Maine-Anjou (Rouge des Prés)

The Maine-Anjou breed (which is now called Rouge des Prés) originated in the northwestern part of France. This area is excellent for beef production as it has both grassland and tillable land.

At the beginning of the 19^th Century, the cattle in this region were large, well-muscled animals with light red coats spotted with white. These cattle were known as the Mancelle breed. In addition to their size and muscling, the Mancelle had a reputation for their easy fattening. Leclere-Thouin, an agriculturalist, wrote in 1843 that on the community pastures of the Auge Valley, the Mancelle "were the last to be put onto the grass, but were the first to be picked out to go to the markets in the capital city".    more...

Upcoming Maine-Anjou (Rouge des Prés) Cattle Shows and Events

103rd National Western Stock Show 2009
     Location: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216, USA
     When: Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th January 2009

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Iowa Beef Expo
     Location: State Fairgrounds - Des Moines, IA, USA
     When: Sunday 08th to Sunday 15th February 2009

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The Royal Welsh Show
     Location: Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, LD2 3SY, Powys, United Kingdom
     When: Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd July 2009

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