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
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Connie Brooks
4773 E. Farm Road 48 Fair Grove, MO 65648
Home: 417-759-7916
Cell: 417-840-5464
Email: Connie Brooks
Website: www.mnpfarm.com - Ernie Garcia
10350 Blackberry Springs Rd
Guthrie, OK 73044
Home: 580-661-2267
Work: 580-695-2219
Cell: 580-302-4617
Email: [email protected] - Sandie Hull
4073 Dickson Rd
Ardmore, OK 73401-7825
580-504-1157
Email: [email protected]
- Braiden Garcia
10350 Blackberry Springs Rd
Guthrie, OK 73044
405-200-6309
Email: [email protected]
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Chuck Kinnison
11564 Pierce Rd
Wakarusa, Indiana 46573
574-320-6446
Email: [email protected]
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Rachel Dollarhide
8966 Goodwater Rd
Haworth, OK 74740
Phone: (580) 612-6630
Email: [email protected]
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Steve Keesee
257 Grant 457
Prattsville, Ar 72129
Home: 870-917-8869
Email: [email protected] -
Rose Wagner
27817 405 Ave.
Parkston, SD 57366
Phone: 605-505-0454
Email: [email protected] -
Steve Kinser
986 Rd. 16
Hugoton, KS 67951
Home: 620-544-4490
Office: 620-544-4490
Fax: 620-544-4490
Email: [email protected]