The weight of a cow depends on factors such as breed, gender, age, and feeding method. The following is the normal weight range of different types of cattle:
1. Dairy cows
Adult Holstein (Holstein, common black and white dairy cow): 500-800 catties (1000-1760 jin)
Adult Jersey: 400-500 kg (800-1100 jin)
Adult Simmental cattle (Simmental, both beef and dairy cattle): 600-900 kg (1200-1980 jin)
2. Beef cattle (edible cattle)
Ordinary adult yellow cattle (local cattle): 400-600 kg (800-1300 jin)
Adult Simmental cattle (Simmental): 700-1000 kg (1400-2200 jin)
Adult Angus (Angus, common high-quality beef cattle): 600-800 kg (1200-1760 jin)
Adult Charolais (Charolais, large beef cattle): 800-1200 kg (1600-2600 jin)
3. Comparison of weight between bulls and cows
Bulls (breeding cattle) are usually 100-300 kg heavier than cows, for example, adult Simmental bulls can reach more than 1000 kg (2000 jin).
Cows (for breeding) are usually lighter than bulls. Adult cows are generally 350-500 kg (700-1100 jin).
4. Calf (calf)
Newborn calf: 30-50 catties (60-110 jin), depending on the breed.
6-month-old calf: 150-300 kg (300-600 jin).
If it is a fattening cattle (specially used for beef cattle breeding), it is generally slaughtered at 18-24 months, and the weight reaches 500-800 kg (1000-1600 jin).
In summary, the weight of an ordinary adult cattle is usually 400-1000 kg (800-2200 jin), and the weight of cattle of different breeds and uses varies greatly.
