Cattle people tamed long ago.In the hot tropics domesticated buffalo in the highlands - yaks, and a temperate climate - cows.They gave the man hides, milk and meat.Therefore, the work of geneticists with breeding cows was conducted in order to increase milk production, fertility, and weight of the living body.The article told about the different breeds of cows and what size is the biggest bull in the world.
In the days of ancient Rome in the Tuscan Chiana valley was bred special breed of cows.These animals had longer hair gorgeous cream-colored and hairy ears.The breed derives its name from the place of origin and was called Chianina.The meat of these animals were lean and is famous for its great taste.Initially Chianina breed cows were not too large.But eventually, when the cordon opened, it was possible to cross it with Podolsky and Swiss breeds.As a result, among the newborn calves became sometimes come true giants.Today it is considered that the biggest bulls in the world belong to the breed of Chianina it.The growth of the adult male reaches up to 180 cm, weight - more than a ton.Even the calves are born weighing 50 kilograms.
But breeders do not stop there and continued to work to increase the height and weight of elite animals.Thus was born the white frezianskaya breed (based on Chianina).So, the biggest bull in the world today belongs to her.Giant named Chilli lives in England, at the animal shelter.In 1999, six days a stray calf found near the town of Ferney.Every year Chilli gaining weight a hundred kilos and continues to grow.When Guinness World Records awarded the title of the giant "biggest bull in the world", his height reached 198 centimeters, and weighed 1250 kg.
compete with this giant, is another "British" - trigger.This bull from the county Herefordshire.It is interesting that at the very young age, the owner almost went Trigger a butcher knife, but a neighbor farmer persuaded not to do so, arguing that calf good growth potential.He was right, the bull turned into a real "tank", reaching a growth of 196 cm, length of 4 meters and weight of 1.2 tons.Big does not mean fat: the biggest bull in the world (the photo shows it) has very little fat.Under the skin of the giant hiding magnificent musculature.
Another giant that bears the title of "biggest bull in the world", living in the vast Ukraine.This title is deserved representative of Podolsk breed named Penn.He lives in a breeding center in the Cherkasy region.Bull - champion of the CIS not only in size but also in the number of offspring produced from it.Each year, Penn became the father of 50 000 calves.This bull had never seen a cow.Unlike other giants differ peaceful and good-natured disposition, Penn vindictive, lazy and jealous phenomenal.If he sees somebody stroking another bull, it starts digging the ground and hoof angrily mumble.And then, after a few days, can take revenge - leg kick.As for weight, the daily adds Penn kilogram.
