词汇 | belgian-blue |
释义 | Belgian Blue noun[ C ] uk /ˌbel.dʒən ˈbluː/ us /ˌbel.dʒən ˈbluː/ a type of large cow, originally bred in Belgium for its meat, that has more muscle than other cows: The muscular Belgian Blue is mainly bred for beef, unlike the leaner Jersey cow, which is bred for maximum milk output. Farmers are desperate to breed bigger and better beasts, for example, the Belgian Blue cow, with its freakish muscle-bound rear. Belgian Blues were developed by selective breeding over a long period. Almost 1,000 live cattle will be on view, while the Belgian Blue and Hereford cattle societies will be staging national shows. One area of concern for welfare campaigners has been the development of "double-muscled breeds", such as Belgian Blue. Cattle & similar animals Aberdeen Angus Africander Alderney Angus Ankole Charbray Charolais Chianina Corriente cow Irish Moiled jersey Kerry Kobe Limousin Red Angus Red Poll Sahiwal Salers Sanga |
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