Meet 12 Species of Ash Trees. Members of the Fraxinus Genus Ash trees are placed in the genus Fraxinus in the olive (Oleaceae) family. They are often used as shade, lawn and street trees. You can spot one by looking for trees with opposite branching (not many trees do this) and compound leaves.
One of the oldest beef breeds in France. The Parthenaise, is derived from cattle that for centuries have been found in Western France and Brittany where they are used to produce high quality lean meat sought after by today's consumer.
As early as 1785, the Swiss Parliament limitedexports because of a shortage of cattle to meet theirown needs. The Swiss Red and White SpottedSimmental Cattle Association was formed in 1890.Since its origin in Switzerland, the breed has spreadto all six continents. Total numbers are estimatedbetween 40 and 60 million Simmental cattleworldwide, with more than half in Europe.