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What
is Chiangus beef? About the breed.
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Chiangus is a composite breed initiated in the US in the early 70’s
when the first full-blooded Chianina semen was brought to the United
States. The Chianina breed is one of the oldest breeds in the world,
originating in Chianti, Italy. They are very large, with black
skin and white hair. They have extremely sought after growth and carcass beef
characteristics. They are usually leaner than the European breeds, and
often have less carcass waste.
The Chiangus breed was started by crossing
full-blooded Chianina with registered Angus. They are large, black animals
that exhibit the desirable characteristic of both Chianina and Angus.
We
have a closed herd, which means that the animals are born here, and we
don’t supplement with animals of unknown origin. Bulls
are quarantined prior to introduction to our herd. Birth and health
records are kept on each animal as well as the lineage for generations.
The animals are tagged and/or tattooed for identification.
To learn more about Chiangus, visit the
American Chianina Association |
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