The Chianina is an Italian breed of large white cattle, one of the largest and oldest cattle breeds in the world. It was formerly used principally as a draught breed but is now raised mainly for beef. The Florentine steak specialty bistecca alla fiorentina is made from Chianina meat.
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Source Oklahoma State University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences: Chianina Cattle - Breeds of LivestockBreed historyQuote, Breed history
The breed originated primarily in the west central part of Italy and was found in a wide variety of environmental conditions.
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