Pingwu Yellow Cattle

Pingwu Yellow Cattle

Pingwu Yellow Cattle is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　  Pingwu Yellow Cattle

　　  Pingwu County Animal Husbandry Industry Development Association

　　  Origin: Pingwu County, Sichuan Province.

　　  Quantity: In 1995, the population was 12,000 head.

　　  Main characteristics: relatively large build with a well-proportioned body. Coat color is yellow or reddish-yellow, with some dark red cattle exhibiting a black dorsal stripe. Bulls have relatively heavy heads, mostly short horns that point outward and upward. The dewlap is well-developed, and the shoulder hump is prominent (especially in bulls). The rump is straight to slightly sloped, not particularly full. The tail is of moderate size, fairly light, with a length around the hock bone. Adult bulls have a slaughter rate of 49%, while cows produce milk for 180 days, yielding 115 kg. Estrus in cows is more common in spring and autumn, with a twinning rate of 5% and a calf survival rate of 91%.