Bohai Black Cattle

Bohai Black Cattle

Bohai Black Cattle is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　【Bohai Black Cattle】 A rare black-haired yellow cattle breed in China. It was officially included in the National Livestock and Poultry Breed Register in 1983. The 1986 annual meeting of the National Committee for Fine Breed Cattle Breeding listed it as one of the eight famous cattle breeds in China. Named “Bohai Black Cattle” because its main production areas are Yangxin, Wudi, and Zhanhua counties, which border the Bohai Sea to the east.

　　 Bohai Black Cattle are hardy, resistant to disease, and have stable genetic traits. They are dual-purpose cattle suitable for both draft work and meat production. Their coat, hooves, horns, and nose are all black and glossy. The cattle have a well-proportioned build, low-set bodies with broad frames, and well-developed hindquarters, making them strong and robust. With a low center of gravity and great pulling power, they are hard workers and are also nicknamed “Ground Grabbers,” making them highly favored by farmers.

　　 According to a survey of Bohai Black Cattle breed resources, adult bulls and castrated bulls generally stand about 133 cm tall and weigh around 460 kg; cows typically stand about 120 cm tall and weigh around 360 kg. Measurements from 10 un-fattened cattle showed that Bohai Black Cattle have an average slaughter rate of 53.13%, a net meat yield of 44.72%, and a carcass meat yield of 84.18%. The ratio of bone to meat in the carcass is 1:5.09. Due to their excellent meat production performance, high net meat yield, and good meat quality, they are known as “Black Iron Bulls” in the Hong Kong market.

　　 In 1984, with official approval from the Shandong Provincial Science and Technology Commission, Bohai Black Cattle were listed as one of the province’s scientific research projects, and the Huimin Region Bohai Black Cattle Breeding Technical Collaboration Group was established to systematically and directionally breed the cattle. By 1987, the population of Bohai Black Cattle in the Huimin Region had reached 50,000, a 1.5-fold increase from 1980. Among them, Wudi County had a population of 16,500, accounting for 53.21% of the total, marking a 3.1-fold increase from 1980.

　　 The Huimin Region is located on the Bohai Plain, featuring low and flat terrain and abundant forage resources, making it highly suitable for the breeding and reproduction of Bohai Black Cattle, thus offering considerable development potential.

　　Bohai Black Cattle

　　Wudi County Bohai Black Cattle Fine Breed Breeding Association

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