Lhasa Yellow Cattle

Lhasa Yellow Cattle

　　Lhasa Yellow Cattle

　　Breed Description

　　Origin and Distribution: Lhasa City.

　　Physical Characteristics: The breed is relatively small in size, with a compact and well-proportioned build, thin skin, and short hair. Coat colors include 42% black, 31% black-and-white, and the rest being brownish-yellow, yellow-and-white, and brown. The head is flat and of moderate length, neither too large nor too small; bulls have slightly wider and more robust heads, while cows have more delicate and refined heads. The horns are small, curving outward, upward, forward, and inward from the base to the tip. The neck is of moderate length, the back and loin are straight, the shoulders of bulls have slight humps, the chest is well-developed, the body is somewhat short, the skeleton is relatively fine, the hindquarters are moderately developed, the legs are slightly long—with those of bulls being somewhat thicker and sturdier, while those of cows are slightly more slender. The hooves are large, solid, and strong.

　　Breed Performance: Bulls stand about 101.6 cm tall and weigh 187.6 kg on average; cows measure 96.2 cm in height and weigh 170.9 kg. The average lactation period is 267.8 days, with milk yield averaging 206.2 kg. The slaughter rate is 42.8%, and the net meat yield is 34%. Breeding begins at around 2.5 years of age, with generally two calves every three years, and a survival rate of over 90%.