Chianina

Chianina
	A Chianina cow and calf in Tuscany
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk
Other names	Chianina della Valdichiana; Chianina del Valdarno; Calvana; Perugina;
Distribution	world-wide
Standard	ANABIC
Use	dual-purpose, draught and beef
Traits
Weight	Male: 1200–1500 kg; Female: 800–1000 kg;
Height	Male: 160–170 cm; Female: 155–165 cm;
Skin color	black
Coat	white hair, black switch
Horn status	horned
	Cattle; Bos primigenius;

The Chianina (Italian pronunciation: [kjaˈniːna]) is an Italian breed of large white cattle. It was formerly principally a draught breed; it is now raised mainly for beef. It is the largest and one of the oldest cattle breeds in the world.^[3] The bistecca alla fiorentina is produced from its meat.

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Traits
A Chianina cow and calf in Tuscany
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk^[1]^: 144
Other names	Chianina della Valdichiana Chianina del Valdarno Calvana Perugina
Distribution	world-wide
Standard	ANABIC
Use	dual-purpose, draught and beef
Weight	Male: 1200–1500 kg^[2]^: 19 Female: 800–1000 kg^[2]^: 19
Height	Male: 160–170 cm^[2]^: 19 Female: 155–165 cm^[2]^: 19
Skin color	black
Coat	white hair, black switch
Horn status	horned
Cattle Bos primigenius