The Maine Anjou breed is originally from the northwestern part of France. It is one of the larger breeds developed in France. These cattle were known as the Mancelle breed. They were originally developed as a beef and milking producing animal. These cattle sold well at market and by 1850 were making their presence known through French agricultural trade fairs. The first Maine Anjou imported into North America came to Canada in 1969.
They are a very large, muscular breed. They had a reputation for easily fattening. On the average, mature bulls weighed from 2200 to 3100 pounds. Mature cows weighed from 1500 to 1900 pounds. They are a very dark red with white markings on their head, hind legs, belly, and tail. White on other parts of their body
They are a very large, muscular breed. They had a reputation for easily fattening. On the average, mature bulls weighed from 2200 to 3100 pounds. Mature cows weighed from 1500 to 1900 pounds. They are a very dark red with white markings on their head, hind legs, belly, and tail. White on other parts of their body