Last year, there were more farmers raising cattle, and we all know that the beef market last year was very good, and many farmers made a lot of money at the end of the year. This kind of cattle is what we call ordinary cattle, that is, cattle, and we commonly have a kind of buffalo, which is the main service animal in the rice area. But in fact, in addition to our common two kinds of cattle, there are some other breeds of cattle, let's take a look.
1. Russie cattle
Originated in the western part of Shandong. The cow has a tall body, short body, thin bones, muscular body, a wide and flat back, and a rectangular look on the side. The coat is pale yellow or brownish red , and the circles of the eyes , the chakras , and the underbelly , and the medial sides of the limbs are pink. The hairs are fine, the skin is thin and elastic, and the horns are mostly "dragon gate horns" and "figure eight corners". Adult bulls weigh 400 to 650 kg, cows 350 to 450 kg, and the slaughter rate of fattening cattle is 50 to 55%. The meat is tender and good, and it is well received by foreign investors.
2. Nanyang cattle
Native to Nanyang, Henan, it has high body strength and full muscles. The bull's head is majestic and square, with grooves, a short neck, and a high bun; The cow's head is beautiful, more raised, with a large mouth and a square and flat. The hairs and horns are red-white, grass-white or yellow. Adult bulls weigh about 405 kg and cows about 330 kg, with a slaughter rate of 43.2%. The meat is tender and juicy, and the taste is delicious. Gentle temperament, strong service.
3. Qinchuan cattle
It is native to the Qinling Mountains and the Guanzhong Plain. The hairs are mostly purple and red, and the hairs are dense and soft like brocade. The head is of moderate size, the eyes are large, the mouth is square, the horns are short and delicate, and the neck is short and thin. The thorax is muscular, the back and waist are straight, the abdomen is large and round, the limbs are thick, the hooves are strong, and the body is long. The average weight of bulls is 575 kg, cows are 466 kg, the slaughter rate is 53.9%, and the net meat rate is 45%.
4. Hyford cattle
Originating from Haifu County, England, it is now spread throughout Europe, America and many countries in Asia, and is one of the four major beef cattle breeds in Europe and the United States. It has the characteristics of early maturation, fast weight gain and high feed conversion rate. Generally, the average daily weight gain is 1.5kg, and the weight of cattle in 400 days is 500kg, the slaughter rate is 67%, and the net meat rate is 60%. The meat is tender and juicy, delicious and delicious.
5. Charolais cattle
Native to France, it has spread across five continents. 75 to 120 day old weight of 100 to 200 kg, September age weight of 380 kg, 27 months of age weight of more than 500 kg, calves grow and develop fast, the average daily weight gain of 1432g, daily consumption of feed 9.26kg, 400 days of age weight of 553kg.
6. Limousan cattle
Originating in central France, it was introduced to China in 1974. Newborn calves are 36 kg, weigh 140 to 170 kg at 3 months of age, 250 to 300 kg at 8 months of age, and 350 to 550 kg at 9 to 14 months of age. Male calves are 10 to 30 days old castration and fattening, the average weight of the head is 700 kg at 30 to 36 months old, and the slaughter rate is 63 to 71%. The meat is of good quality and the texture structure is uniform.
7. Simmental cattle
Native to the Swiss Alps, it is a three-purpose variety of meat, milk and service. The daily weight gain within 12 months is 90 to 1000 g, and the slaughter rate is 60%. The quasi-lactation period is 270 to 305 days, the annual milk production is 4070 kg, and the milk fat rate is 3.9%. Gentle temperament, good service performance.
8. Shorthorn cattle
The meat and milk breeding cattle cultivated in the United Kingdom are also the first cattle breeds introduced in China. 200 day-old weight 209kg, 300 day-old 314kg, 400 day-old 412kg, 500 day-old 500kg. Adult bulls weigh 913 to 1041 kg and cows weigh 600 kg. The slaughter rate can reach 72%.
9. Dutch cattle
Also known as black and white flower cow, the Dutch breed of milk and meat combined use, has been distributed all over the world, and named after the country such as the Chinese black and white flower cow. The individual is tall, with a body height of not less than 135 cm. The annual milk production of adult cows is about 8000kg, the highest milk production is 25270kg, the final milk production is 157183kg, and the milk fat rate is about 4.2%. Generally, cattle weigh 250 to 300 kg at 200 days old and more than 500 kg at 400 days old. The slaughter rate after the elimination of cattle fattening reached 55 to 58%, and the calves were fattened from 40 kg to 250 kg, with a daily weight increase of 1 kg.
10. Jinnan cattle
It is native to the Jinnan region of Shanxi. The cattle have a large physique, strong bones, a straight back and waist, a deep chest, a light and narrow rump at the buttocks and an oblique hip, and the coat is mostly red, followed by yellow or brown, and the coat is shiny. Bull horns are rounded and thick, and cow horns are mostly deer flattened. The average slaughter rate of castrated cattle is 40.7%.
11. Yanbian cattle
It is native to North Korea and Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in China. The cattle body is thick and strong, the structure is well-proportioned, the bones are solid, the chest is deep and developed, and the coat is longer and denser, mostly yellow. Bulls weigh about 430 kg and cows around 330 kg. The slaughter rate is about 45 to 50%, and the net meat rate is about 35%.
12. Angus cattle
An early maturing beef cattle breed native to the UK. Medium in stature, the adult weight of the bull is 800 to 900 kg, the cow is 600 kg, the body shape is rectangular, fat, the coat color is pure black and hornless. Easy to precocious, fast growth and development, tolerant to rough feeding, strong disease resistance. At 12 months of age, the weight can reach 400kg, and the slaughter rate reaches 60 to 65%.
13. Piedmontese cattle
Native to Italy, the typical lean beef cattle breed. Medium in size with grayish-white coats. Bull adult weight 800kg, cow 500kg, slaughter rate of 70%, net meat rate of 66.2%, lean meat rate of 82.5%, thin skin and fine bone, hindsomatic muscles are particularly developed. Lactation performance is good, and the milk production in 280 days is 2000~3000kg.
14. Danish Red Bull
Native to Denmark, a variety of dairy meat and meat. The hair ranges from light red to dark purple red , with sporadic white hairs under the abdomen and udders. The nose mirror, eye circles, and hoof shells are black. The average daily weight gain of 1.5 to 11 months old reached 1332 g, and the slaughter rate was 52.7 to 57%. The average milk yield is 6712 kg, the milk fat rate is 4.31%, and the milk protein rate is 3.94%.
Gansu Zhangye Minle County yak 12 yuan / catty; Jiedong District, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, 16 yuan / catty; Simmental cattle in Jiaxiang County, Jining City, Shandong Province, 15 yuan / catty; Guizhou Bijie City, Weining Yi Hui and Miao Autonomous County shelf cattle 17 yuan / jin; Three-yuan hybrid cattle in Taihe County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, 16 yuan / catty; Tianzhu White Yak, Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province, 33 yuan / jin; Shandong Jining City Jiaxiang County Luxi cattle 16 yuan / catty, etc., the above prices are for reference only.
The above is the introduction of cattle breeds, of course, cattle not only these varieties, but also like camels, yaks, bison and other varieties, friends who are interested in cattle can understand. For cattle farmers, they should also pay attention to the different breeds of cattle and check the latest prices of cattle in time so that cattle can be better out of the barn.