Els, Heleen C.2010-03-172010-03-172009Felius, M 1995, ‘Cattle breeds: an encyclopedia’, Misset, Doetinchem, pp.236-237.http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13501The colour slides have been scanned with a HP ScanJet 5590 scanner; 24-bit true colour, 600 dpi, saved in JPEG-format. Downscaling was done with Adobe Photoshop.Photo 1: Original scanned document size: (w)86.78 x (h)57.43 cm. Final web-ready size: (w)7.62 x(h)5.04 cm, 50.55 kb, 150 ppi. Estimated download time: 19 sec. @ 28.8 kbps.COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France, recently amalgated breed.SIZE: Large.COLOUR: Corn coloured with light coloured hooves and pink muzzle.PURPOSE: Beef.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Founded upon three ancient breeds: Garonnais, Quersey and Pyrenean Blond. Long bodied, large beef type with heavy hindquarters. Many cows shows downturned horns. Large pelvis thus facilitating easy birthing.enCopyright © Heleen Els, Department of Production Animal Studies. Provided for educational purposes only.Cattle breedsLivestock breeds -- South AfricaCattle breeds -- South AfricaStill Image