Bloksdal Charolais has again passed the requirements to be an active breeding herd in Denmark. This is the 25th time in a row that we have achieved this honor. Which we are very proud of. All 25 certificates hang in the barn. The concept of “active breeding herd” is some criteria that must be met …
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Apr 16
Hoof trimming
As usual, we have had a visit from our regular hoof trimmer, Fjellerad Hoof Trimmers by Palle Christiansen. We do this at least once a year before the animals are turned out to pasture. We had several through the box, all of whom did well. Now we are just waiting for some better weather so …
Feb 16
We closed the gate this weekend.
Historically late, we have closed the possibility for the animals to go in and out. The animals were hardly ever outside in the cold weather, and they would benefit from coming in and being clipped and forming “new” fur, so that they are ready for the coming spring.Immediately after the gate was closed and the …
Feb 02
New calf
The herd’s oldest cow Bloksdal Jelana (Utrillo-BP x Bloksdal Elana -ET) from April 6, 2014, has had her ninth calf. Earlier this week she gave birth to a live bull calf. The calf was born about three weeks prematurely and was therefore not too big and a little limp, but otherwise healthy. The calf’s father …
Dec 30
The year that passed 2024
2025 is approaching quickly. Here at Bloksdal, we would like to look back on the year 2024 and give a short report about it. This year we have participated in three animal shows and received honorary prizes at all of them. Unlike last year when our five honorary prizes were awarded to different animals, this …
Nov 15
TurBeau is sold
Bloksdal TurBeau (Neptune JC x Bloksdal Mirabelle -ET) has been sold. TurBeau was picked up today and taken to his new owners Ulla and Kristian Pedersen from Mørke on Djursland. TurBeau is a very special bull for us and in general. His father, Neptune JC, won the title of best Charolais bull in France in …
Nov 10
Tornado is death
Our stock bull Tornado P Hvirring, has unfortunately passed away today. We bought Tornado back in December 2023 from Jette and Bjarne Pagh. Tornado was a lovely bull with a good temperament after the French polled bull Indou PP. He had an impressive yearling weight of 570 kg. For unknown reasons, he has contracted a …
Nov 09
First embryo transfer to donor
This week we have transferred the first of four new embryos into a broodmare cow at Jørgen Elkjær. The embryos were purchased from Elevage Sallé Charolais in France, from whom we have also had great success in purchasing embryos in the past. The first embryo transferred is from Vaillant x Sylvette, and we are therefore …
Oct 24
Last calf of the year
We now have had the last calf of the year. It was Bloksdal Superb (Bloksdal Matador -ET V.B. x Bloksdal Mercedes P) that had a calf. She gave birth to the calf herself, which weighed 56 kg at birth. It also means that all calvings this season have happened easily and without help. The calf …
Oct 09
Twin bull calves born
Bloksdal Pippi (Bloksdal Linux -ET V.B. x Bloksdal Holly V.B.) yesterday gave birth to a set of fresh bull calves herself. The calves are by Utrillo-BP (Major x Fatcha). Pippi has now given birth to five calves (all bulls), and they were all born between October 2 and 10. Her calf from last year has …
