Fuzhong Water Buffalo

Fuzhong Water Buffalo

　　【Germplasm Origin】 Fuchuan and Zhongshan in Guangxi

　　【Main Production Area and Distribution】 Fuchuan and Zhongshan in Guangxi

　　【Coat Color】 The coat comes in two colors: black-gray and slate blue, mostly gray-black. There is a crescent-shaped white band under the neck and on the chest.

　　【Body Characteristics】 The body is tall, coarse yet compact, well-proportioned, with a wide and straight back and loin.

　　【Head Characteristics】 The head is of moderate size. Bulls have rough and robust heads, while cows have delicate and slightly longer heads. The muzzle is thick, square-shaped, with a wide mouth cleft. The nostrils are broad and gray-black in color. The eyes are round, bright, and slightly protruding. The ears are large and flexible. Cows have wide, flat necks, while bulls have slightly protruding foreheads.

　　【Horn Characteristics】 The horn base is thick and square-shaped, curving backward into a half-moon shape. Bulls have thicker horns, known as "Dragon Gate horns," while cows have thinner and longer horns.

　　【Chest Characteristics】 The front part is broad, with a deep chest and outward-splayed ribs.

　　【Abdomen Characteristics】 Bulls have a compact abdomen, shaped like a horse’s belly, while cows have round and large abdomens.

　　【Back and Loin Characteristics】 The back and loin are wide and straight.

　　【Rump Characteristics】 Cows have a well-developed hindquarters, with a slightly sloping rump and a cylindrical shape.

　　【Limb Characteristics】 The limbs are sturdy, with the front legs straight and the rear legs slightly curved.

　　【Hoof Characteristics】 The hooves are round, solid, large, and black or gray-black in color.

　　【Germplasm Advantages and Disadvantages】 The body is tall, well-proportioned, sturdy and compact, with strong movement and a docile temperament, making it a good draft ox type. However, the bull’s hump is relatively small and not very prominent.