Characteristics of Charolais cattle

Charolais are produced in France. Heavy and strong. The whole body is creamy white. It is a large meat-type breed. Head medium, mouth wide square. The horns are rounded and extend forward. Chest deep rib round, back fleshy, waist buttocks plump, legs fleshy and protruding backward. The limbs are of moderate length, but thin. Adult bulls weigh 1100 to 1200 kg and cows 700 to 800 kg.