Main Characteristics and Breed Features of the Qinchuan Cattle
Characteristics of the Qinchuan Cattle
The Qinchuan cattle is a large dual-purpose draft and beef breed, originating from the Guanzhong Plain in Shaanxi. Among them, those from Weinan, Lintong, Xianyang, Xingping, Wugong, Ganxian and Chang'an are the most famous.
The Qinchuan cattle has a tall stature, thick bones and full muscles, with a well-developed forequarters and relatively weaker hindquarters, showing the typical characteristics of dual-purpose draft and beef cattle. The coat over the whole body is mostly purplish red or red, and the eye rings and muzzle are generally flesh-red; the horns are short and flesh-colored. The neck is slightly short, and bulls have a distinct shoulder hump and well-developed dewlap. Cows have a low and thin withers, long and sloping shoulders with plenty of flesh, a broad and deep chest, a straight back and loin, and a slightly sloping rump. The limbs are sturdy, and the hooves are hard and round.
The Qinchuan cattle has a tall stature, thick bones and full muscles, with a well-developed forequarters and relatively weaker hindquarters, showing the typical characteristics of dual-purpose draft and beef cattle. The coat over the whole body is mostly purplish red or red, and the eye rings and muzzle are generally flesh-red; the horns are short and flesh-colored. The neck is slightly short, and bulls have a distinct shoulder hump and well-developed dewlap. Cows have a low and thin withers, long and sloping shoulders with plenty of flesh, a broad and deep chest, a straight back and loin, and a slightly sloping rump. The limbs are sturdy, and the hooves are hard and round.