Cattle people tamed a long time ago. In hot tropics, domesticated buffaloes, in the highlands - yaks, and in the temperate climatic zone - cows. They gave people skins, milk and meat. Therefore, the work of geneticists with breeding cows was carried out in order to increase milk production, fertility and the mass of a living body. The article tells about the different breeds of cows and about what dimensions the largest bull in the world has.
During the time of ancient Rome, a special breed of cows was bred in the Tuscan valley of Chian. These animals had an elongated coat of magnificent cream color and furry ears. The breed got its name at the place of origin and became known as Chyanina. The meat of these animals was non-greasy and was famous for its excellent taste. At first, cows of the Kyanin breed were not too large. But over time, when the cordons were opened, it became possible to cross it with the Podolsk and Swiss breeds. As a result, real giants sometimes began to come across among newborn bull-calves. Today it is believed that the largest bulls in the world belong to the breed of Chyanina. Growth of an adult male reaches 180 centimeters, and weight - more than a ton. Even calves are born weighing 50 kilograms.
But the breeders did not stop there and continued to work to increase the growth and weight of elite animals. Thus, a white Freesian breed (based on kyanina) was born. So, the largest bull in the world today belongs to her. The giant nicknamed Chilli lives in England in an animal shelter. In 1999, a six-day street calf was found near the town of Ferney. Every year, Chilly gains one hundred kilograms and continues to grow. When the Guinness Book of Records awarded the giant the title "The Biggest Bull in the World", its growth reached 198 centimeters, and it weighed 1,250 kilograms.
Competition for this giant is another "Briton" - Trigger. This bull is from County Herfordshire. Interestingly, at a very young age, the owner almost sent Trigger under the butcher’s knife, but a neighbor persuaded the farmer not to do this, claiming that the calf has good growth potential. He was right, the goby turned into a real “tank”, reaching a height of 196 cm, a length of 4 meters and a weight of 1.2 tons. Large does not mean fat: the largest bull in the world (photo shows this), has extremely little fat. Under the skin of this giant lies the magnificent muscles.
Another giant, bearing the title "The largest bull in the world," lives in the vastness of Ukraine. This title is deservedly worn by a representative of the Podolsk breed named Repp. He lives in a breeding center in Cherkasy. The bull is the CIS record holder not only in size, but also in the number of offspring received from it. Every year, Repp becomes the father of 50,000 calves. However, the bull never saw a cow. Unlike other giants, distinguished by a peaceful and good-natured disposition, Repp is vindictive, lazy and phenomenally jealous. If he sees that someone is stroking another bull, he begins to dig the ground with his hoof and moan viciously. And then, after a few days, he can take revenge - kick his foot. As for weight, Repp adds a kilogram every day.