Everything about Chianina totally explained
Chianina (pronounced
key-a-NEE-na) is an
Italian beef breed of
cattle. It is the largest and one of the oldest existing cattle beef breed in the world. The famous "Fiorentina"
steak is produced from its meat.
History
One of the oldest breeds of cattle, originating in the Chiana Valley in Italy, the breed dates back to the time of
Roman Empire.
Breed Description
Chianina are characterised by white hair and a black switch. They have black skin pigmentation. Chianina are heat tolerant and have a gentle disposition. They the largest breed in size, bulls generally standing 6 feet (1.8m) tall and weighing up to 4000 lbs. The cows stand at 5 feet (1.5m) or so and weighing in at up to 2400 lbs.
They are used in breeding programs for their growth rate, high quality meat and heat tolerance. They are also great foragers. Chianina are also tolerant to disease and insects to a greater degree than many other domesticated cattle. Thanks to these qualities the Chianina breed is present in many countries like
Brazil where there are many thousands.
Further Information
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