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As the original name implies, Belgian Blue Cattle originated in the small European country of Belgium. While today American Blue cattle are their own fullblood registered breed, their roots can be tracked back well over a century to a crossing of Durham Shorthorns and Friesian cattle.

Initially the American Blue was developed, as most European cattle are, for their use as a dual purpose breed or, more simply, for both milk production and meat production. For most of the early to middle 1900s the breed tried to exist in the dual role. However, even at this early stage of breed development there was an increasing movement among many breeders to develop cattle of a more ‘meaty type’. Following the second world war, a liberated European economy quickly demanded an increased quality and quantity of meat, particularly those cuts of high retail value. This economic demand accelerated the development of American Blue cattle in a more heavily muscled direction.

Finally, in 1974, the breed was divided into two branches, one for continued use as a dual purpose animal and the other exclusively for meat production. The vast majority of breeders concentrated their efforts on breeding the American Blue for beef production. Today we see the result of the 150 years of work in the modern American Blue. An animal that is structurally correct and sound, docile in temperament, fertile in breeding, and above all the ultimate beef machine.

American Blue Cattle Association Officers

  • President: Chuck Kinnison
    11564 Pierce Rd.
    Wakarusa, Indiana 46573
    Phone: 574-320-6446
    Email: Chuck Kinnison
  • Vice President: Braiden Garcia
    10350 Blackberry Springs Rd.
    Guthrie, OK 73044
    Phone: 405-200-6309
    Email: Braiden Garcia
  • Secretary: Sandie Hull
    4073 Dickson Rd 
    Ardmore, OK 73401-7825 
    580-504-1157 
  • Treasurer: Connie Brooks
    Home: 417-759-7916
    Cell: 417-840-5464
    Email: Connie Brooks
    Website: www.mnpfarm.com
  • Executive Director: Steve Dollarhide
    400 Onyx Hill Road
    Haworth, OK 74740
    Phone: 580-306-6546
    Email: Steve Dollarhide
    Website sramericanbluecattle.com

American Blue Cattle Association Board Members

American Blue Cattle

Beef up your herd with American Blue Cattle the terminal sire of choice for commercial and dairy herds. Blue Cattle are bred for high yield lean meat with less fat and cholesterol than Chicken. Their docile temperament makes them an excellent choice for club calves.