Which cow breed weighs the most?

Answer 1

The porcelain-white Chianina is the largest breed of cattle in the world. Large cattle were known in Lucania during Roman times and the Chianina may well trace back to these. The breed played a part in upgrading other Podolian breeds, such as the Romagnola, Marchigiana, and Italian Podolian, and it was used in the breeding of the Maremmana and Modicana, while crossbreeding with Swiss Brown cattle resulted in the Pisana. Morphological info The average Chianina cow stands 150-160 cm at the withers and weighs 800-1,000 kg, while the bull measures 160-175 cm, weighing 1,150-1,280 kg. Cows over 160 cm and bulls over 180 cm are not uncommon. The world record for cattle weight was set in 1955 by the Chianina bull, Donetto, which weighed 1,740 kg. Chianina oxen are known to reach wither heights of 190 cm. Besides their large stature and long legs, the Chianina is characterized by short horns; in Canada a polled heifer calf was born in 1986. The head is small and fine and the bulls show a pronounced crest. The fore and hindquarters are heavy, while the body is long. Calves, which weigh 45-50 kg at birth, are initially fawn to reddish in colour and turn to white in about five months. Once the breed was respected for its excellent draught qualities. Bullocks as well as cows were harnessed - because of their temperament both sexes are still nose-ringed. Today the Chianina is selected exclusively for beef and efforts are being made to develop a deeper body.

Answer 2

The heaviest breed of bovine would have to be the Chianina.

South Devons are another large breed (the largest British Breed, as a matter of fact) and has mature bulls that commonly average between 2700 and 3300 lbs (1200 and 1500 kg). Commonly Belgian Blues and Chianinas tip the scales at an average of over 2700 lbs, however, according to the link below on the Belgian Blue breed it is "by no means rare to see animals of more than 1300kg (2860 lb)."

Chianinas, however, often weigh more than what the average weight is depicted on any breed site. Cows can average between 1700 and 2400 lbs, whereas bulls commonly weigh around 2600 to even 3600 lbs. The world record for the heaviest bovine was set by a Chianina bull that weighed a little over 3800 lbs.

Answer 3

The heaviest breed tends to be the largest breed, which is the Chianina.

Answer 4

Chianinas are the heaviest and largest breed of bovine.

Answer 5

Holsteins, they have an average milk yield of 20, 318.

Answer 6

Holstein cows

Average production is around 22,000 lbs per year or 2750 gallons.

Answer 7

Holstein.

Answer 8

Chianina.