Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
chin.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is widely adapted.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for high prolificacy.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is producing good quality meat.
Other special qualities
This breed is tolerant to roughage.
Reference for special qualities
Hou Wan Quan; Fattening abiliby and carcass quality test on Jinnan cattle. J. Chinese Yellow cattle, 1986, no. 2.
Color comments
uni coloured: red
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
short and thick horns with lateral orientation
Wither height males
139
Wither height females
117
Weight males
607.40
Weight females
339.40
Other specific visible traits
The animals have a large dewlap but no hump. The Jinnan is tall, strong and vigorous, and ruggedly built. Males have medium sized head and females have trim ones. short thick neck.
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
original indigenous breed cattle selected for long time B.C.
Location within country
Originated in Yuncheng and Linfen in Shanxi Province; the three counties~Wanrong, Hejin and Linyi, have the most cattle with best quality.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
