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Chianina
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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
Cattle breed.skincolour
black
Cattle breed.coat
white hair, black switch
Cattle breed.horn
horned

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Encyclopedic overview

9 sections
Contents
  • 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 ==

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