A man domesticated a cow around 6 millennium BC, and now they are bred on farms and farmsteads in order to obtain meat, milk and skin. During the long-term selection, purely meat, dairy and meat and dairy breeds were bred. Let's look at thebiggest.ru the largest representatives of cows and find out what she is the largest cow in the world.
Large breeds
First, we will present you the Top 10 largest breeds in size and weight, which have received good reviews from farmers and are most beneficial for breeding.
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Dutch
One of the oldest and most productive breeds of the dairy direction was bred in Holland. Mostly they have a black-motley color, proportional physique and strong legs.
They have a powerful chest and a wide back. The average weight of cows reaches 600 kg, and adult bulls grow up to 1,000 kg. Bulls and cows quickly gain weight with proper care and proper nutrition.
They can be kept in any climatic conditions, as they easily adapt to different temperatures. They tolerate heat and cold perfectly.
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Angler
Red-brown breed bred by German breeders on the island of Angeln. It was first mentioned back in 1600, and in Russia the first individuals appeared at the beginning of the XIX century.
Milk yield is 1,200 liters per year. Milk is rich in protein and has good fat content. According to this indicator, it is the best among breeds of a dairy orientation. An adult cow reaches a weight of 550 kg.
The meat is juicy and tender and is highly regarded by gourmets. Cows easily tolerate cold, heat, and easily adapt to the conditions of detention, although they have a special disposition.
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Montbeliard
The ancestors of this breed of cattle were brought to France from Switzerland in the 18th century. During the selection, French farmers developed a new species, which was recognized in 1889.
Exquisite cheese is made from the milk of these animals. Breeders managed to create a meat and dairy breed with excellent tender meat and fat milk, as well as a large milk yield. The average weight reaches from 600 to 820 kg.
They grow quite large, having a large udder. Unpretentious in the care and nutrition, and a herd of cows is enough to graze several times a day, so that they quickly grow and give milk.
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Black and white
Farmers appreciate this rather young breed for excellent milk and tasty meat. It was withdrawn to the USSR in the 30s of the twentieth century. Recognized a new look in 1959.
In adults, an elongated body, a small, slightly elongated head and large horns. Grow up to 650 kg. They must be kept in spacious rooms, constantly cleaned with special brushes, and also wash the udder after each milking.
They have strong immunity. They easily adapt to any climatic conditions. High endurance, and the herd easily transfers large transitions from one pasture to another.
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Holstein
One of the largest breeds was bred in North America as a result of lengthy breeding. Breeders managed to create a highly productive breed, characterized by large carcasses of cows and gobies.
Adult individuals quickly gain weight in 700 kg, and milk yield during the lactation period is from 7,500 to 10,000 liters. Holstein is very dependent on the conditions of detention and nutrition. They need a spacious, warm and bright barn, devoid of drafts.
With proper care and good conditions, they grow quickly, give a good offspring. The meat is tender and tasty, and the fat content of milk is about 3.8%.
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Kostroma
In the photo, a meat breed bred by Kostroma zoo owners in the early 40s, and it was recognized in 1945. It features a massive body and large milk yield.
It is considered one of the best among meat-oriented cows. Reach a weight of 800 kg. It has a gray-brown or dark brown color. Boryonki are mostly monophonic with a red stripe along a broad back.
Easily tolerate temperature extremes, unpretentious in the care and nutrition. The only thing is that steppe areas are not suitable for grazing. In large herds, a decrease in productivity is observed.
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Bestuzhevskaya
The main advantages of these cows include high slaughter weight. Adult burenki easily gain weight in 800 kg. It dates back to the end of the 18th century, when a new species was bred in the cattle-breeding farm of Bestuzhev in the Simbirsk province.
Bestuzhevtsy are characterized by a bright red color with a reddish tint. There are also individuals with white spots throughout the massive body. They have a powerful wide chest, a small head and a straight back.
Unpretentious in care, but love cleanliness. Breeders managed to develop high resistance to disease, as well as resistance to frost.
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Hereford
Farmers are happy to breed these cows because of their excellent productivity and high weight. Adult females reach 800 kg, but gobies easily gain weight in 1,500 kg.
They have a stocky physique, wide back. The animal is low, with short strong legs. A distinctive feature are beautiful white horns with black spots at the tips. The horns are directed forward and slightly bent down.
They like spacious cowsheds with a large abundance of light. Feeders equip in the center. It is necessary to protect the livestock from drafts and high humidity.
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Limousine
High quality meat has become the main criterion for the choice of farmers. They have a massive correct physique, and their weight reaches 700 kg.
The coat is red. Sometimes there are light spots on the legs and abdomen. They grow rapidly, gaining weight. Their live meat produces a high yield of slaughter meat. A day can produce from 15 to 30 liters of milk, but it is considered meat-oriented.
High survival rates of offspring and rapid acclimatization to climatic conditions and changes in weather conditions are noted. The only drawback is the manifestation of aggression after calving.
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Tagil
Cows of this breed can produce up to 5,000 liters of milk per year, but meat species are more valued among farmers. Due to the selection, it was possible to achieve indicators of 530-590 kg of live weight.
There are a variety of colors. The body is massive with strong legs and a wide chest. Bone strength is observed in almost all individuals and high resistance to various diseases. They easily tolerate changes in weather conditions, and in the summer to keep them profitable and economical.
Farmers note that they do not require special care and expensive food. The main thing is cleanliness in places of detention. They have an easygoing and calm disposition and they easily get used to the owner.
Record holders
It's time to get acquainted with the largest cows, whose owners assure that such results are achieved thanks to care, care and a balanced diet. Well, thebiggest will tell you how much record cows weigh.
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Blossom
The American cow was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest, and she lives in Illinois.
Her hostess Patty Hanson said in 2014 that she never doubted that her Goldstein Frieze would become famous. In 2016, Blossom was recognized as the highest on the planet.
Neighbors advised Patty to send the cows to the slaughterhouse, as she was barren and did not give milk. But the woman became attached to the animal and left her on the farm. The cow is 1 m 93 cm tall and weighs almost 900 tons.
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Rio
In the county of Dorset, in the south of England, there lives a cow named Rio, whose weight is 1,250 kg. Her height is 180 cm.
Rio has a very aggressive disposition, and the owners had to cut their horns so that she could not harm the neighbors and many tourists who came to see the miracle of nature.
Like an American relative, she has no offspring and, accordingly, does not give milk. The record holder is fed 3 times a day. The diet includes only natural ingredients, without the use of growth hormones and weight gain.
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Chianina (Kiana)
This breed has been known since the days of the Ancient World, and today it is considered the largest of all breeds of livestock.
The weight of adults reaches 1,000 kg, and the bulls gain weight in 1,200 kg. Growth at the withers is 160–170 cm. The color is beige, sometimes cream, which is why they are often called marble.
They brought her in Italy among the picturesque beauties of the Val di Chiana Valley, and then they brought her and started to breed her in Brazil, Canada and Argentina. It is characterized by high productivity, since the slaughter weight at the output is 65%. Calves are also real giants. At birth, weigh 45 kg.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, we note that in some nations the cow is a sacred animal, and since 1998 in many countries of the world an amazing international Parade of Cows has been held. Sculptures of these cute animals in full size are painted by famous artists and exhibited on the streets and squares of major cities of the world. After this, the sculptures are sold at auctions, and the proceeds are sent to charity.
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Posted by Valery Skiba