Diqing Yellow Cattle

Diqing Yellow Cattle

　　Diqing Yellow Cattle

　　Breed Description

　　Origin and Distribution: Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwestern Yunnan.

　　Physical Characteristics: Relatively small body size, shorter body frame, predominantly black or yellowish-brown coat, narrow and long head, upright horns, thin and long neck, relatively flat withers, deep and narrow chest, narrow and sloping rump, long and thin tail, short and slender limbs, distinct joint angles, relatively small udder, short teats.

　　Breed Performance: Adult bulls stand 102.1 cm tall and cows 97.6 cm; weights are 212.9 kg and 185.5 kg respectively. Lactation period lasts 220–250 days, with milk yield of 416–480 kg and fat content of 5.7%. Bull slaughter rate is 46.3%, net meat yield 32%, bone-to-meat ratio 1:2.4. Cow slaughter rate is 54.7%, net meat yield 37.29%, bone-to-meat ratio 1:2.4. Cow fertility rate is 78.3%, and calf survival rate is 76.4%.