Aubracs.

redzerologhlen

I have read all the old threads on them here and I know that blue has an aubrac bull and that legwax has a few heifers. Was just wondering if anyone on here has any aubrac cows and how have they bred for ye? They are not a breed that ever seemed to take off here and they look like easy enough kept animals without being extreme in any trait. Would be interested to hear your views on them and any info would be much appreciated.

mallethead

I have some that are crossed with a Limousin , They have a nice bag of milk not too much and do a good job on the calf even with poor grass supply
great cows to calve and i'm using a charolais on them at the minute , have used limo
For the weanling market you might be better using a limousin as the coloring of the calves are mostly a light grey after a charolais seem to come red with a black nose after the limousin
Not the biggest cow more meduim sized and eay to handle

jerdee

i called to a breeder as he had advertised a calved heifer for sale .he said that they were easy kept and good for milk.we walked down to see heifer and we got a far as the gate .this was as far as she would let us .i asked if this was normal and he said 75% were like this for about a week after calving much like the salers very protective.my only issue was if you wanted to bring calf inside or do anything it would be a lot of work.turned and headed for the road home .

blue5000

jerdee wrote: »

i called to a breeder as he had advertised a calved heifer for sale .he said that they were easy kept and good for milk.we walked down to see heifer and we got a far as the gate .this was as far as she would let us .i asked if this was normal and he said 75% were like this for about a week after calving much like the salers very protective.my only issue was if you wanted to bring calf inside or do anything it would be a lot of work.turned and headed for the road home .

How much and was it a bull or heifer calf?;)

If an animal is protective of their calf like that I'd prefer it to one that rejects it. All I can say so far is that the calves are born small, they are easy calving.

Neighbour killed a bunch of bulls, mix of ch, aubrac and angus, heaviest one was an aubrac out of an aa x cow.

redzerologhlen

mallethead wrote: »

I have some that are crossed with a Limousin , They have a nice bag of milk not too much and do a good job on the calf even with poor grass supply
great cows to calve and i'm using a charolais on them at the minute , have used limo
For the weanling market you might be better using a limousin as the coloring of the calves are mostly a light grey after a charolais seem to come red with a black nose after the limousin
Not the biggest cow more meduim sized and eay to handle

Their medium size was one of the things I liked about them but they do seem to be a bit short. Big hangers dont suit our system. Are they easy fed for the winter? I thought they bred a light golden colour charolais from looking on google. How do you find them temperment wise?

jerdee

blue5000 wrote: »

How much and was it a bull or heifer calf?;)


1500 with week old heifer calf 3 yr old this time last year (calf handy from a distance......)

my nephew had a few quid spared up and was lookin into something different but was completely turned off .nice pb cows they were rearing shapely calves not too heavy .guy had them rough grazing side of hill .horns where a issue also .

mallethead

they would be the quietest cows i have ,they look wicked but you could scratch them in the field ,will mind the calf very well but not wicked or go for people
just my experience and it is limited
i'll try and post a picture of some

redzerologhlen

mallethead wrote: »

they would be the quietest cows i have ,they look wicked but you could scratch them in the field ,will mind the calf very well but not wicked or go for people
just my experience and it is limited
i'll try and post a picture of some

Be great if you could, thanks mallethead!!

manjou

Ran an aubrac bull with heifers last year and they were very easy calved as they were dropping at 280 285 days .They are turning into very musley calves.Going to keep some of the heifers to bull next spring.The bull is a bit short but calves arent to bad.Even in this year they are thriving wel land are very docile.Only issue is colour some of them are very black and this is not comming from the cows so will see huw they sell.

redzerologhlen

I see the aubrac society are after putting up a new video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGBmr4PA_xk

20silkcut

jerdee wrote: »

i called to a breeder as he had advertised a calved heifer for sale .he said that they were easy kept and good for milk.we walked down to see heifer and we got a far as the gate .this was as far as she would let us .i asked if this was normal and he said 75% were like this for about a week after calving much like the salers very protective.my only issue was if you wanted to bring calf inside or do anything it would be a lot of work.turned and headed for the road home .

With the greatest respect you were easily put off.

hunter15

20silkcut wrote: »

With the greatest respect you were easily put off.

I'm not so sure I was sent flying by a fresh calver once and I still have her but I wouldn't go looking for another the same

Juniorhurler

20silkcut wrote: »

With the greatest respect you were easily put off.

Disagree. Had a cow that was like that here for a week every time she calved. Twas all ok til she threw out the calf bed at 3 o clock one monday morning. The job we had with her getting her in and she had to be sedated for the vet to put it back in. She was left empty and culled when the calf was reared.
Just not worth it with a two and a four year old about the place who are mad about cattle and very inquisitive about new calves.

johnpawl

redzerologhlen wrote: »

I see the aubrac society are after putting up a new video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGBmr4PA_xk

Fine looking cattle, wonder how much for a good pedigree heifer

redzerologhlen

I have been wondering the same myself. If a few pedigree heifers could be picked up at right money they would make a lovely cross for a charolais down the road. I wouldnt think the market for pedigree bulls would be very big.

johnpawl

redzerologhlen wrote: »

I have been wondering the same myself. If a few pedigree heifers could be picked up at right money they would make a lovely cross for a charolais down the road. I wouldnt think the market for pedigree bulls would be very big.

There's a fella not too far from me breeding them and he sells his pb bulls straight to factory, gets more money and no tyre kickers he reckons. Apparently they grade very well.

redzerologhlen

johnpawl wrote: »

There's a fella not too far from me breeding them and he sells his pb bulls straight to factory, gets more money and no tyre kickers he reckons. Apparently they grade very well.

Good system if you had the setup to finish them I have no doubt. Weanling/yearling buyers around here seem to be a bit sceptical of anything new though.

oldsmokey

johnpawl wrote: »

Fine looking cattle, wonder how much for a good pedigree heifer

What an effort of a video, stupid music, no voiceover, no figures / weights, and couldn't even spell 'pelvis'

jerdee

This lad was only twelve and strong enough but being his first purchase he wanted something that he could show off and at least handle . I wouldn't t push him as he made his mind up that this was not the one for him . Not a judgement on the breed but individual hefier . I have a good cow myself that gets cross after calving for a week but that's it and learn to deal with it but not worth the safety of a beginner .

leg wax

redzerologhlen wrote: »

I have read all the old threads on them here and I know that blue has an aubrac bull and that legwax has a few heifers. Was just wondering if anyone on here has any aubrac cows and how have they bred for ye? They are not a breed that ever seemed to take off here and they look like easy enough kept animals without being extreme in any trait. Would be interested to hear your views on them and any info would be much appreciated.

well redzer my two heifers calved 1 yesterday with a part bull the other this morn with a part heifer,i am very happy with the mothers as they both got down a blew the calves out after a hour no messin around with these aubracs,and they have loads of milk i am going to buy more this year for sure,will put up pic later.

vanderbadger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jN5RWKsJq4
ch x aubrac in the video look super cattle

blue5000

vanderbadger wrote: »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jN5RWKsJq4
ch x aubrac in the video look super cattle

They might be Culard charolais, different kettle of fish than a normal
Charolais. I must stick up a few photos of mine this evening.

redzerologhlen

leg wax wrote: »

well redzer my two heifers calved 1 yesterday with a part bull the other this morn with a part heifer,i am very happy with the mothers as they both got down a blew the calves out after a hour no messin around with these aubracs,and they have loads of milk i am going to buy more this year for sure,will put up pic later.

Mighty, good to hear that legwax, I hope they are lucky for you.

leg wax

redzerologhlen wrote: »

Mighty, good to hear that legwax, I hope they are lucky for you.

they are lucky as they are ALIVE:):):):):):):):)

redzerologhlen

leg wax wrote: »

they are lucky as they are ALIVE:):):):):):):):)

The part should be a nice cross with them i would say, the aubrac's seem to be lacking a bit of growth but the part should sort that out, have you seen any blues out of them yet as a matter of interest?

leg wax

no i have not