Apei Jiazha Cattle

Apei Jiazha Cattle

　　Apei Jiazha Cattle

　　Breed Description

　　Origin and Distribution: Gongbu Jiangda County in the Nyingchi region.

　　Physical Characteristics: This breed of cattle is relatively small with a compact build. Their coat color is mainly black and white. The head is medium-sized, with a broad forehead and a long, straight, and slightly narrow nasal bridge. The eyes are large with distinct double eyelids. The horns are short and somewhat slender, with a fine and smooth texture; those of bulls mostly curve upward and forward in a “V” shape; cows’ horns grow upright in a semi-arch or outwardly splayed shape resembling an upside-down “八”. The ears are large and relatively thick, with sparse hair at the tips, which are usually pointed. The nostrils are slightly small, moist, and not very wide. The neck base is somewhat low, with not well-developed muscles and a narrower neck; the dewlap is well developed, and bulls have prominent shoulder humps. The back is long and flat, the forequarters are not well developed, and the belly is round and full. The udders of cows are more developed than those of typical yellow cattle, with more glandular tissue, mostly cylindrical in shape, and symmetrical on both sides. The hindquarters are narrow, shallow, and short. The tail extends to the lower part of the hindquarters. The limbs are straight, relatively long, slightly slender, with visible tendons. The hooves are small and round, hard in texture, and tightly closed.

　　Breed Performance: Adult bulls stand about 106 cm tall and weigh around 243 kg; cows measure approximately 102 cm in height and weigh about 213 kg. The lactation period for cows generally lasts 209 days, with an average milk yield of 539 kg.