Chianina

Chianina
Cow and calf in Tuscany
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): not at risk
  • DAD-IS (2025): not at risk
Other names
  • Chianina della Valdichiana
  • Chianina del Valdarno
  • Calvana
  • Perugina
Country of originItaly
Distributionworld-wide
StandardANABIC
Usedual-purpose, draught and beef
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    1200–1500 kg
  • Female:
    800–1000 kg
Height
  • Male:
    160–170 cm
  • Female:
    155–165 cm
Skin colourblack
Coatwhite hair, black switch
Horn statushorned

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.


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