Maximum weight of the largest bull in the world and the largest breeds

Horned beauties are distinguished by their special stature and beauty. Keen breeders devote many years to raising large specimens. This activity requires a lot of effort, patience and material costs. Pets are provided with a special diet and good living conditions. This is not surprising, because the title “the largest and most beautiful bull in the world” is not given for nothing.

The largest breeds of bulls

Powerful animals evoke genuine admiration for their unusual appearance. People tamed wild representatives of the horned tribe. Over several centuries, experts have bred many breeds, but only some of them evoke genuine admiration.

Chiana (Italian)

Representatives of the Kian breed have gained fame as real giants among their horned counterparts. Mostly, animals of white and grayish colors are found. Due to its rare color, the breed received another name - porcelain. Bulls are characterized by the coloring of the front half of the body in a light gray shade.

With good care, bulls grow up to 172 cm, some individuals reach 195 cm. The average height of cows does not exceed 157 cm. The weight of giant bulls reaches 1500-1800 kg, cows gain only 750-1000 kg. Meat animals can be found in South America, Canada and even Ukraine. Due to the high pulp content, the net yield of the product is 61-65%.

Kalmytskaya

Burenki of the Kalmyk breed are distinguished by their bright colors. There are red and mottled cows with a reddish tint. The weight of a bull reaches 1100 kg, while maximum cow weight does not exceed 500 kg.

A distinctive feature of the famous breed is the unusual shape of the horns. The pet's main decoration looks like an elegant crescent moon.

A healthy representative of the Kalmyk breed has a strong build, thick skin and massive legs. The animal is known as a producer of tender, marbled meat. Thanks to the fatty layer surrounding the muscles of the animal, the meat of the Kalmyk cow has an extraordinary taste. The net yield of the product is 60%. The fat content of milk is 4.2-4.5%. Burenki perfectly tolerate any vagaries of weather. They can travel tens of kilometers in search of food.

Hereford

Representatives Hereford breed are well known to livestock farmers as producers of quality meat. The main distinguishing feature of the breed is the white color of the head. Animals quickly gain weight when kept on pasture.

On pasture, bulls easily gain from 900 to 1400 kg. The performance of cows is a little more modest. The weight of cows is 650-800 kg. A powerful torso and strong legs give the animal an impressive appearance. The short neck and developed shoulders indicate the endurance of the bull. Herefords are distinguished by their reddish-brown coloration. The chest, head, belly and tip of the cow's tail are painted elegant white.

Charolais

French cows were bred in a place called Charolais.Large meat animals grow up to 165 cm. The pets have a well-developed torso, the chest circumference is 200 cm. The small head is crowned with light long horns. The short massive neck is decorated with a crest. The animal stands firmly on short, widely spaced legs. Adult animals can easily weight 850-1000 kg. The slaughter yield of meat reaches 65%.

Holstein

Holstein cows belong to the meat and dairy type of cattle. As a rule, pets are white with black spots. Rare individuals are distinguished by their red color.

It is curious that mottled cows produce more milk than their dark-colored counterparts.

A large pet easily gains weight up to 1200 kg. Representatives of the fair sex weigh 600-750 kg. The height of the pets reaches 160 cm. The muscles of the cows are poorly developed, protruding ribs are clearly visible on the torso of the animals. The yield of clean meat is at least 55%. The annual milk yield, on average, reaches 8500 liters per year. Fat content of the product is 3.7%. The milk production of a cow depends on the mildness of the climate. In warm weather conditions, milk yield increases.

Podolskaya

Representatives of the Podolsk breed are found on European territory. Distinctive features of Podolsk are their majestic stature and curly, coarse fur. Pets have a well-developed muscle corset. Bulls gain body weight easily. The average weight of a male is 1500 kg. Females gain up to 1000 kg.

Shorthorn

Meat animals cannot boast of a powerful physique. Developed muscles stand out on the oval body of the cow. The short neck is crowned by a small head. Wool Shorthorn cows painted in red tones. The weight of a cow reaches 750 kg, the weight of a bull reaches 1300 kg. The average meat yield is 70%. The annual milk yield is 3000 kg.

Tur (extinct animal)

The wild bull is the ancestor of modern cows. The last time the animal was mentioned was in 1627. The appearance of the tour is impressive. The height of the bull reached 1.8 m. Body weight was 800 kg. Huge horns adorned the head of the wild beast. The fur of the wild bull was dyed black. A white stripe ran along the animal's spine. The powerful animal ate grass and young shoots of bushes.

Kouprey (extinct animal)

The mysterious breed gained fame in the late 30s of the last century. Kouprey lived in Cambodia and Vietnam.Some scientists considered koupreys to be the ancestors of zebu, while another group of experts argued that the animals were feral cows.

The height of the bulls reached 2 m, and their weight was 900 kg. Heavy bones, black-brown coloring and long horns are the hallmarks of the extinct animals. During the Vietnam War, the bulls were destroyed.

African buffalo

The African buffalo is an exotic animal for Russian livestock farmers. However, the productive qualities of animals promise considerable prospects for possible owners.

The buffalo has a powerful physique. Due to the low landing, the animal's head is located below the withers. Curved, huge horns grow together in the forehead area, forming a monolithic bony shield. The weight of an adult reaches 900-1100 kg. The height of the buffalo is 1.6 m.

Bison (European bison) Extinct animal

The strong forest bison is the last representative of the family of wild bulls that previously lived on European territory. Purebred individuals have become extinct, and only animal hybrids are found in protected forests. Closely related ties had a detrimental effect on the surviving individuals - the bison suffer from genetic mutations.

The animals live in the Belovezhskaya Pushcha Nature Reserve. Bison endure the vagaries of the weather with dignity. Thanks to the special structure of their joints, animals jump covering distances of up to 2 m and swim well.

The weight of the bison reaches 1100 kg, and its height reaches 2 m.The muscles of the front half of the bull's body are well developed, the strong neck is crowned by a massive head, decorated with horns. The long fur is colored brown. Thanks to its long, strong legs, the bison is able to walk long distances and extract food from under the snow layer.

Banteng (critically endangered)

Bantengs are a wild cattle species domesticated by humans. Animals are found in Indochina, as well as on the islands of the Malay Archipelago. The height of the pets is 1.5 m. The weight of the animals reaches 900 kg. Males are dark brown in color, while the skin of females has a light, reddish tint. The small head of the pets is decorated with short horns. Bantengs are tamed at a young age. The animals are valuable prey for local hunters. Now bantengs are rapidly becoming extinct. Until recently, animals were exterminated for tasty meat and skins.

American bison (wild)

The bison has a powerful body build. Outwardly, it resembles a bison. Bulls easily reach 2 m in height, and the pet’s weight reaches 1200 kg. The bison's body is covered with thick gray-brown hair. The massive head is crowned with short horns. The main feature of the bison's appearance is the hump located on the back of the neck.

Asiatic buffalo (wild)

The Asiatic buffalo is a wild animal that is on the verge of extinction. Buffaloes live in Thailand, Laos, India and Bhutan. The huge body of the animal reaches 2 m in height, and its weight reaches 1000 kg. The buffalo skin is dyed black. In some places they are trying to domesticate Asians. Such individuals produce a lot of meat and fatty milk.

Yak

Bulls are distinguished by their enormous body size and horns. Animals live in mountainous Tibet.Residents have long tamed yaks and happily use the animals to transport goods and extract valuable meat. The powerful body of the pet is covered with long thick hair. The height at the withers reaches 2m. The weight of a yak reaches 1000 kg.

Gaur (wild)

The height of the wild gaur at the withers reaches 2 m, weight is 1500 kg. The color of the bull's coat is reddish-brown. A characteristic feature of the gaur is its impressive hump. The animal is rapidly becoming extinct and is included in the Red Book. Gaurs live in India, Nepal and the Malay Peninsula.

The largest individuals in the world

Many bulls dispute the right to be called a giant, but there are not so many real contenders for the honorary title.

Repp

The legendary stud bull named Repp gained fame not only for his outstanding physical characteristics, but also for his ability to reproduce. Through Repp's efforts, 50,000 calves are born annually. The bull lives in a livestock breeding center in Ukraine. Reppa's scary appearance is deceptive; the pet is not particularly aggressive. The weight of the record-breaking manufacturer reaches 1.5 tons.

English strongman named Field Marshal

Giant - representative Charolais breeds. The bull owes his achievements to the English farmer Arthur Duckett. The pet's height reaches 1.8 m, and its body weight exceeds 1.7 tons. The milky color and large horns give the bull a unique appearance.

A giant named Trigger

The champion lives on a farm in the town of Kingswood. The black and white frieze easily gained a weight of 1200 kg. The pet's height fell slightly short of the two-meter mark.Trigger has a passion for apples and serves as an attraction for enthusiastic tourists.

All-time record

The largest animal of the last century was a Swiss bull named Donetto. The pet was a representative of the Chianino breed. The handsome porcelain weighed 1,780 kg, and his maximum height at the withers was 185 cm. Donetto was famous for his peaceful, easy-going character.