Charette Canadienne Dairy Cattle

Charette Canadienne Dairy Cattle, Canadienne cattle, St. Stanislas de Kostka, QC, Montérégie region near Montréal. Founded by Denis Charette, it has been raising this heritage breed for over 30 years with a focus on robust health and milk quality. It holds membership in the Canadian Dairy Cattle Association and its herd undergoes regular veterinary screenings, milk composition testing through national registries, and yearly health screening for Johne’s disease and bovine leukosis.

The cattle graze on rotational pastures and return to climate-controlled barns, while calves are socialized alongside older animals to foster a calm temperament. Family-run traditions guide daily care, emphasizing balanced feeding schedules, pasture management plans, and hands-on monitoring of each animal.

On-site records reflect steady gains in butterfat content across recent lactations, and local dairy consultants have noted the breed’s resilience to seasonal weather patterns. Its lineage traces back to foundation herds in Quebec’s early dairy history, preserving genetic traits valued by cheesemakers.