Summary

A very selective recruiting (strict selection based on origin + Genetic level + sanitary results)

- Rigorous and complete control protocol approved by the National Institute of Agricultural Research and the Cattle Raising Institute

- The calves live in the SAME conditions (buildings, feed, medical treatments)

- Thus, the effects of the environment are controlled and therefore attenuated.

- The differences in on-farm qualities originate, then, more than anything, in the genetic potential.

-The La Borie Station has an A rating in IBR.

A great number of controls including:

• 2 pelvimetries

• Evaluation of 29 anatomical points

• Measurement of 11 points

• Monthly weighing

• Guaranteed parentage

• Transparent system

• Sale of catalogues "origin + station qualities"

• Various "open door" days organized at the end of the control.

• Sales (direct or by auction) open to the public.