Chianina
The Chianina is an Italian breed of large white cattle. It was formerly principally a draught breed; it is now raised mainly for beef. It is the largest and one of the oldest cattle breeds in the world. The bistecca alla fiorentina is produced from its meat.
Key facts
- Cattle breed.name
- Chianina
- Cattle breed.image
- Chianina cow and calf, Tuscany.jpg
- Cattle breed.image_alt
- a white cow and wheaten calf in a field
- Cattle breed.image_caption
- Cow and calf in Tuscany
- Cattle breed.country
- Italy
- Cattle breed.distribution
- world-wide
- Cattle breed.standard
- ANABIC
- Cattle breed.use
- dual-purpose, draught and beef
- Cattle breed.maleweight
- 1200–1500 kg
- Cattle breed.femaleweight
- 800–1000 kg
- Cattle breed.maleheight
- 160–170 cm
- Cattle breed.femaleheight
- 155–165 cm
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Article
9 sectionsContents
- History
- Characteristics
- Use
- Draught
- Beef
- Cross-breeding
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
The Chianina is an Italian breed of large white cattle. It was formerly principally a draught breed; it is now raised mainly for beef. It is the largest and one of the oldest cattle breeds in the world. The bistecca alla fiorentina is produced from its meat.
== History ==