Belgian Blue cattle are also called "monster cows". They are a heavily-bred breed, producing extraordinary amounts of meat. The problem is that they are often unable to give birth without caesarean section.
Some countries (including Sweden) do not allow Belgian Blues.
This breed has a natural mutation of the gene that codes for myostatin, a protein that counteracts muscle growth. The truncated myostatin is unable to function in this capacity. This mutation also interferes with fat deposition, resulting in very lean meat. One human boy in Germany was born with the same mutation. The gene is referred to as "Mighty Mouse" and the boy has been called "superboy" by the press.
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American Belgian Blue Breeders - National association offering breeder and consumer information including history of the breed, events, a photo gallery, membership information and classifieds.
Meta Description: [ National American Belgian Blue Beef Breed association offering breeder and consumer information including herd book, listing of markets with belgian blue beef meats, USDA Certified Belgian Blue Beef Program, history of the breed, events, photo gallery, membership information and classifieds. ]
Belgian Blue Cattle Society of New Zealand - National organization with breed information, breeding and production research data and contact details.
Belgian Blue in the Czech Republic - National Association site describing breed history and characteristics, Herd-Book information, Breeder's Club information, international links and a feedback form.
Belgian Blue International - Organization offering support and representation with membership listing, research, breed and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Belgian Blue International (BBI) - the International Association of Belgian Blue Cattle Breeders. L'Association Internationale des Eleveurs Blanc-Bleu Belge. ]
British Belgian Blue Cattle Society - National association with details of pedigree sales, breeders, clubs and international contacts.
Meta Description: [ Official website of the BBCS with details of pedigree British Blue Cattle Sales, Breeders, Clubs and Blanc-Bleu Belge contacts. ]
Canadian Belgian Blue Association - National organization offers information and news on the breed, a member and animal pedigree database, statistics tables and a listing of belgian blue activities.
Meta Description: [ The Canadian Belgian Blue Association is the National voice for Belgian Blue Beef breeders and commercial users of Belgian Blue genetics in Canada - from fullbloods to crossbreds. La Société Canadienne Bleu Belge est l'organisme national qui représente les éleveurs et exploiteurs commerciaux... ]
Irish Belgian Blue Cattle Breed Society - National organization with information on the breed and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Pedigree Software For Agriculture and Breed Cattle Sheep livestock animals and membership management with breed improvement for Association Co Op Societies and Breeders ]
Missouri Belgian Blue Association - State Chapter of the American Belgian Blue Breeders, Inc., with breed information, questions and answers section, membership details, events, classifieds and contact information.
University of Liege Belgian Blue Breed Site - Information on the breed with its history, technical data and references to scientific publications.
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