Chianina

Chianina
A Chianina cow and calf in Tuscany
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk: 144 
Other names
  • Chianina della Valdichiana
  • Chianina del Valdarno
  • Calvana
  • Perugina
Distributionworld-wide
StandardANABIC
Usedual-purpose, draught and beef
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    1200–1500 kg: 19 
  • Female:
    800–1000 kg: 19 
Height
  • Male:
    160–170 cm: 19 
  • Female:
    155–165 cm: 19 
Skin colorblack
Coatwhite hair, black switch
Horn statushorned

The Chianina (Italian pronunciation: [kjaˈniːna]) 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.

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