Feng cattle
Feng cattle (封牛, standard Chinese: fēngníu; literally "humped cattle") is a breed of cattle originating from China. The breed later spread to Vietnam, Myanmar, Taiwan and the Philippines. It evolved from Indian Cattle Zebu, which originated in South Asia. Feng cattle are characterised by a hump on their shoulders, a large dewlap, and sometimes drooping ears. They are well adapted to the humid weather of South China and the Indo-Chinese peninsula. They are used as draught animals, riding animals, dairy cattle, and beef cattle. Their byproducts, such as hides and dung, are also used, the latter for fuel and manure.
Name Origin[]
Feng cattle are mentioned in Book of Han's first chapter on the Western Regions as originating from Jibin (罽賓);[1] Yan Shigu additionally described the feng cattle as having prominent humps on their napes.[2]
Distribution in China[]
They generay live in humid climate in Southern China. But some are also found in dry climate in central and northern China as well.
Distribution in Philippines[]
Philippine Native cattle are mainly derived from Feng cattle brought from Fujian to the Philippines, they are usually very similar.[3]
Feng cattle are sturdy cattle with good heat tolerance and parasite resistance. They have been used primarily for draft animals, but are now being selected for meat production, as well.
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References[]
- ^ Book of Han "Account of the Western Regions A", Fine Edition, Chang'an, 111AD. Text: "罽賓... 。出封牛"
- ^ Book of Han - Commentated by Yan Shigu "Account of the Western Regions A" text: "師古曰：「封牛，項上隆起者也。...」"
- ^ "Yellow cattle". A survey of cattle production in China. FAO. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- Cattle breeds