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Welcome!

The Canadian Blonde Association is excited to announce that our new website is finally launched. Please let us know through the “contact us” if there is anything “missing” from the transfer of the old website over to the new one.  Some of the archived data will be uploaded as time permits.

Who We Are...

The Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association is an association of progressive breeders dedicated to the continuous improvement of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed, in a way that provides seedstock with superior breeding values for both the commercial and purebred cattleman.

Since the breed was first introduced into Canada in the early 70s, Canadian breeders have worked hard to bring the breed forward to the 21st Century.

Through genetic improvements, the breed has been readily accepted by the commercial cattleman. Through steer trials, bull tests, heifer evaluations (recently added), and performance recording programs, the Blonde breed has shown it has many attributes to offer the beef industry.

With moderate sized calves, these fine-boned lengthy newborns do not begin to muscle up until about 4 - 6 weeks of age, making them an ideal cross for just about any breed.

Blondes are noted for their lean, tender beef, high yielding carcasses and superior feed to gain conversions in the feedlot.

The Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association was incorporated under the Live Stock Pedigree Act on July 15, 1970.

Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle in Canada are registered through the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation, the national pedigree service for purebred livestock in Canada.

If you would like a free information package, please E-mail the Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association.

Breed History

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The origin of Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle can be traced back to the sixth century in the southwest of France. At that time they were chosen as draft animals because of their muscle development, hardiness and docile temperament.

The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed as we know it today, represents a combination of the Garonnais from the plains of Garonne, the Quercy from the hills of Garonne and the Blonde des Pyrenees from the Pyrenees Mountains. These three breeds were re-grouped in France in 1961. The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed was officially recognized as a breed in 1963 with their chief purpose being the production of slaughter calves.

Detailed History and Breed Characteristics

These cattle are predominately cream coloured, varying from almost white to dark reddish tan shades, showing considerable variation due to segregation of genes resulting from the combination of the three breeds. The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed has been subjected to extensive testing and genetic evaluation in France.

Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle were first introduced into Canada in 1971, and since then, the years have seen a steady increase in the population. The Blonde breed is the most underestimated breed on the market today and is by far the best kept secret in the beef industry.

In the mid-90s, the Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association partnered with AgSights (formerly BIO), utilizing their herd improvement tools to produce a consistent, high quality product for both the commercial and seedstock producers. A Sire Summary is produced by BIO annually, updating EPDs and adding in new sires.

Registration of animals is conducted through the Association's affiliation with the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation in Ottawa, the national pedigree service for purebred livestock in Canada.

If you would like a free information package, please E-mail the Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association.

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Canadian Board of Directors

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Dave Kamelchuk, President
Box 32 Ellscott, Alberta T0A 1B0

780-675-1227 

littlecreekagroforestry@gmail.com

 

Nicholas Boyd, Vice-President
73 Clairfields Dr, West
Guelph, ON N1G 5H9

519-835-9099 

oneoakblonde@gmail.com

 

Lisa Leduc, Treasurer
1511 River Road
Manotick, ON K4M 1B4

613-859-9870 l

isal.leduc@gmail.com

 

Samantha Ferguson, Secretary
8170 Jock TrailRichmond, ON K0A 2Z0

613-803-7403 

diamondridgeblondes@gmail.com

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Reed Rigney, Director
Box 5959
Westlock, AB T7P 2P7

780-348-5308 

rigney@clearwave.ca

 

Gaetan Bougie, Director

354 rang 3
Kingsey Falls, PQ J0A 1B0

819-740-0431 

gaetan.bougie@gmail.com

 

Jeremy DeWeerd, Director

308 Bruyea Road
Wooler, Ontario K0K 3M0

613-661-0063 

jardeweerd@hotmail.com

 

Paul Fee, Director

6211 Line 9 North
Waubaushene, ON L0K 2C0

705-835-2581 

feehavenfarms@hotmail.com

 

Jane Schiestel, Director

1428 Bruce Rd. 6E RR3
Mildmay, ON N0G 2J0

519-367-3291 

janes@wightman.ca

CBDA Board

Upcoming Events

  • National Blonde Show - Alberta
    National Blonde Show - Alberta
    Wed, Nov 06
    Alberta, Canada
    Nov 06, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – Nov 09, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
    Alberta, Canada
    Nov 06, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – Nov 09, 2024, 12:00 p.m.
    Alberta, Canada
  • Annual Ontario Blonde Association Picnic
    Annual Ontario Blonde Association Picnic
    Sat, Jul 13
    Schiestel Farm
    Jul 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Schiestel Farm, Mildmay, ON N0G 2J0, Canada
    Jul 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Schiestel Farm, Mildmay, ON N0G 2J0, Canada
    Join us for great food, networking and fun at the Ontario Blonde Association Picnic!

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