CHIANINA

ITS NAME

• Its name today is the Chianina
• There are no other names for the breed

ORIGIN

• The chianina originated in Italy
• Chiana Valley in the providence of Tuscany
• Traced to Roman Empire

HOW ITS CHANGED

• The Chianina's strengths and weaknesses have stayed constant
• The breed has not changed throughout the years

FUN FACTS

• The breed is one of the oldest in the world
• The breed is the largest in the world
• Resistance to disease and parasites from their tough black pigmented skin
• Tough hooves and legs, a hardy breed.
• High heat tolerance