Belgian blue bull

Generally speaking, the muscles of cows are very developed, but in the eyes of Belgian blue bulls, other cows are like children, they cannot be seen at all. Of course, they are not the most muscular children in the world, but ordinary children. .

Belgian blue cattle originate in Belgium and are a breed of beef cattle. This kind of cattle is highly adaptable, precocious and docile, the most prominent feature of which is a body of strong muscles. It has very little fat, the meat is very tender and delicious, and it is loved by people in many places. Now it has been distributed to more than 20 countries including the United States and Canada.

Physical characteristics

Belgian blue cattle are relatively big, with round bodies and overlapping meat on the shoulders, back, waist and thighs. The head is relatively small, the back is very straight, the skin is delicate, sometimes there are white and blue spots or a few black spots on the body. The average weight of adult cows is generally 725 kg, and the body height is about 134 cm. The bull weighs about 1200 kg and is 148 cm tall.

The difference from ordinary cattle

The difference between Belgian blue cattle and ordinary cattle is quite large, mainly in the muscles. The loins, hips, shoulders and back of this breed are well muscled. This kind of cattle is a hybrid mutant breed. In the 19th century, Belgium introduced short-horn cattle from England for crossbreeding. In order to make the meat more delicious, this “strange cattle” was born.

Why is it bigger than the average cow

The reason why Belgian blue cattle are so big is mainly because their protein gene called “myostatin” can’t function normally, which makes them lack the hormone that regulates muscle growth, so the muscles will be disobedient and fierce. rise.

edible value

Belgian blue cattle are a very good beef cattle. Their muscle fibers are relatively thin, they contain relatively high protein, very little cholesterol, and relatively low heat energy.