• If you are having problems logging in please use the Contact Us in the lower right hand corner of the forum page for assistance.

Chars in Canada

Knowing zipo about Chars except that they are heavy muscled and from France I have one question... Red Factor.. Does that mean they are heterozygous for the dilution gene that generally causes Chars to be the white color? Or is the red factor something else that I am just completely unaware off....
 
Red Factors here in the US are registered but not purebred. The papers are a different color and are designated "Red Factor". Usually 3/4, 7/8, 15/16.

Technically, I guess you are correct on the heterozygosity of the diluter gene.
 
Here we have two options in the Charolais breed. One is purebred, which is an animal that has been bred up over generations until it's considered pure. This category contains red factor and white, as well as polled.

The other option is called Full French. These are the animals that have a pedigree with nothing but French original breeding in it. They are always white, and always horned, and tend to be a thicker blockier animal.
 
Just checked the link. :D Didn't realize it was Harry Airey's website until I did. :oops: He's been a top breeder in Manitoba for a long time. Not that far from us, or Manitoba Rancher either.

Might just drop in at the sale. 8)
 
Thanks Mike.. I don't see a lot of Chars around here, not saying they aren't around but I don't see to many. The only herd I can think of is near Flanagan Illinois which is on the way from here to an AI place in Pontiac, IL.. They are all white there.. Neighbor has a couple and a had a bull last year or the year before.. Wasn't too keen on the bull he had, it lacked masculinty a bit IMO...

If a red factor as a 15/16ths is bred to a purebred white and has a white calf is the calf than registered as a purebred? Just checking again...
 
If a red factor as a 15/16ths is bred to a purebred white and has a white calf is the calf than registered as a purebred? Just checking again...
Click to expand...

Yes, if the calf is white or "Light Straw" with a pink nose and white tail switch. If not, he would still be issued a "Red Factor" paper.

This progeny would be considered 31/32 if color criteria is met. Which is purebred.
 
Good deal, thanks Mike.. It gets tough even trying to keep up with all the breeds and such.. Reminds me of a bit of Red Angus breed up program to be honest (With none breed color animals not being eligible for "purebreed" status)...but since I don't run registerd cattle of either breed I can only say that on a very superficial level..

Thanks again.
 

Latest posts

Back
Top