The Charolais breed has had a significant impact on the United States cattle population over the last several decades. Yet Charolais cattle are not indigenous to the United States. They originated in France and arrived in the United States via Mexico. Charolais cattle are known as a Continental or European breed because of their French origins. Detailed histories of Charolais cattle can be found on several different websites around the world. Links are provided below for several of these websites that contain rich descriptions of the history of Charolais cattle.
