What are the characteristics of Nanyang cattle? A detailed guide
Characteristics of Nanyang cattle
Nanyang cattle are produced in the Nanyang region of Henan Province, among which the cattle from the suburbs of Nanyang City, Nanyang County, and Deng County are the most famous.
Nanyang cattle belong to the large dual-purpose draft and meat breed. Bulls have a majestic, square head, a slightly concave forehead, a short and thick neck that is slightly arched, many wrinkles on the sides of the neck, a raised shoulder hump, sloping and long shoulders, and a well-developed forequarters. In cows, the hindquarters are well developed. The coat colors are yellow, red, and straw-white. Yellow is the most common. There are many types of horn shape; bulls have thicker horn bases, and radish-shaped horns are considered good, while cows have thin, short horns. An adult bull weighs 647.9 kg. The maximum weight can reach 1000 kg. A cow can weigh up to 411.9 kg.
Nanyang cattle belong to the large dual-purpose draft and meat breed. Bulls have a majestic, square head, a slightly concave forehead, a short and thick neck that is slightly arched, many wrinkles on the sides of the neck, a raised shoulder hump, sloping and long shoulders, and a well-developed forequarters. In cows, the hindquarters are well developed. The coat colors are yellow, red, and straw-white. Yellow is the most common. There are many types of horn shape; bulls have thicker horn bases, and radish-shaped horns are considered good, while cows have thin, short horns. An adult bull weighs 647.9 kg. The maximum weight can reach 1000 kg. A cow can weigh up to 411.9 kg.