Aubrac cattle and genetics
The Jewel in our Crown
Heritage-bred, hearty, and simply unforgettable — our Aubrac cattle are the jewel in the crown of Bedias Creek Farms.
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Versatile, hardy, fertile, and beautiful, Aubrac thrive where others falter. They adapt effortlessly to heat, humidity, drought, and rugged pastures — all while producing rich, tender beef on grass alone.
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But it's not just their strength that sets them apart — it's their spirit.
Curious, gentle, and full of heart, our Aubrac meet you at the gate with bright eyes and easy grace.
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Whether you're building a better beef herd, restoring your pastures, or simply looking for cattle you can love as much as you respect, you'll find your future here — one hoofprint at a time.
Bedias Creek Farms Genetic Program
Our Foundation: Obélix
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Every strong herd begins with a cornerstone, and for us that foundation is Obélix. Known for his balance of power, fertility, and docility, Obélix has anchored our breeding program and set the standard for what Aubrac genetics can deliver in the U.S. His consistency shows in every calf — thick, sound, and correct — making him the genetic benchmark we return to again and again.
Hooves on the Ground:
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The true measure of a sire is written in his offspring. Our two Obélix daughters, Zoé (Post Oak Zoe 005Z) and Miss Piggie (Post Obelet 01Z), represent the very best of his legacy.
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Zoé carries forward his fertility and strength with a maternal presence that makes her a cornerstone cow in her own right. Her balance of femininity and structure sets the bar for our future females.
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Miss Piggie has become one of our most elite cows, combining Obélix proven strengths with her own exceptional milk and mothering ability. Her calves stand out from the start, with the kind of natural growth and conformation that mark her as a true donor-quality female.
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Together, these daughters are not just proof of Obélix’s impact — they are the living bridge between foundation and future.
Looking Ahead: Elite Embryo Pairings
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Building on this foundation, we are advancing our program through strategic embryo matings designed to maximize the strengths of both sire and dam. Our donor cows, Zoé and Miss Piggie, will be paired with some of the most highly regarded French bulls:
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Bayon — selected for his muscle expression, growth potential, and ability to stamp calves with structural soundness.
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Andalou — prized for balance, calving ease, and his track record of transmitting both maternal and carcass quality.
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These pairings are not made lightly. Each cross is intentional, bringing together elite bloodlines to create the next generation of Aubrac cattle that are fertile, functional, and highly competitive in both breeding and production.
The Bulls
Bayon
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Exceptional depth and frame
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Strong calves, best suited for mature cows
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Fertility and longevity
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High yield and standout phenotype
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Produces big, powerful calves
Andalou
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Balanced muscling with efficiency
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Superior calving ease, especially for heifers
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Excellent milk and maternal consistency
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Balanced carcass value with efficiency
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Produces functional, balanced cattle
By the Numbers
Trait
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Calving Ease
Growth Potential
Muscular Development
Skeletal Development
Temperament
Weaning Proofs
Calving Ability
Milk (Maternal)
Maternal Effect on Weaning Wt.
Total Maternal Merit
Fertility – 1st Service Rate
Efficiency of Productive Life
Obelix
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101
91
79
105
105
81
97
122
115
105
106
108
Bayon
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101
96
106
99
87
101
107
103
100
106
110
99
Andalou
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114
98
120
71
106
121
95
95
94
112
100
103
Source: INRAE / French National Aubrac Herdbook
Looking Forward: Elite Pairings
Planned embryo matings designed to combine elite traits for the future of the breed.
Zoé × Andalou
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Balance and calving ease
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Strong maternal quality
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Elite donor, foundation daughter of Obélix
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​Miss Piggie × Bayon
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Muscling and growth potential
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Fertility and structural strength
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Exceptional phenotype, high-milking donor
Breeding Philosophy
At Bedias Creek Farms, we breed with both history and the future in mind. A cow must earn her keep with her fertility, feet, and nature — and a bull is only as valuable as the daughters and sons he sires. We never chase extremes, but instead let nature lead, selecting for balance, longevity, and resilience. Every calf, every flush, every embryo is a step toward preserving and multiplying genetics that work in real-world pastures.
-- Calm cattle, quiet pastures, healthy soil -
Elite genetics. Honest breeding.
A future worth building.
Join us in elevating the Aubrac breed in the U.S.
one calf, one herd at a time.
