Humans have tamed big and powerful bulls. Different types of cows have their own heavy bulls. Over time, people made even bigger, stronger cows to work and for food. They used to pull carts, but now we use vehicles. By mixing breeds, we’ve made massive bulls that make the ground tremble when they walk.
The Size of the Average Bull
Bulls tend to be bigger than cows of the same breed. They’re either taller or heavier because they have more muscles. On average, a bull can weigh between 1,100 and 2,200 pounds, but it varies based on the breed.
How Do You Measure “Biggest”?
The world’s heaviest bull was Fetard, a five-year-old Maine-Anjou bull. In 2016, he was officially weighed at the Paris International Agriculture Show, and he tipped the scales at a massive 4,299 pounds.
Another super heavyweight bull is Donetto, a Chianina, who weighed 3,920 pounds and stood 6 feet 1 inch tall when he was exhibited in 1955. Then there’s Belino, also a Chianina, who reached 6 feet 6 inches in height and weighed 3,500 pounds. Sadly, Belino passed away at the age of 14 when his legs couldn’t support his enormous weight.
let’s explore the breeds that produce these colossal animals and appreciate just how incredibly heavy they can become.
1. Sibi Bhagnari
Sibi Bhagnari bulls, hailing from Pakistan, rank among the world’s largest cattle breeds. They’re famous for their enormous size, sporting white or grey coats and a hump on their neck that holds water and fat.
The largest of these bulls can grow to be 6 feet tall and 7 feet long, typically weighing between 2,000 to 2,500 pounds. The heaviest ones can tip the scales at over 3,000 pounds.
2. Chianina
Chianina bulls are some of the world’s biggest. They can weigh over 3,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall at the shoulder.
These cattle come from Tuscany, Italy, and people have been breeding them for thousands of years. Chianina cows are among the world’s oldest cattle breeds and are known for their stunning pure white coats.
They used to pull carts and work in transportation, but nowadays, they’re mostly raised for beef.
These big bulls start with dark coats that slowly change to gray and then white. Calves are usually born weighing 110 pounds!
3. Maine Anjou de Pres
Meet the massive French bull called Maine-Anjou De Pres. It’s one of the world’s largest bull breeds, and its name comes from a French town called Anjou.
These bulls grow to be over 5 feet tall at the shoulder and commonly weigh around 1,500 pounds. Fetard, the heaviest bull ever recorded, was a Maine-Anjou.
In the 19th century, people made this breed by mixing French Mancelle cows with British Durhams. They did this to get meat and milk from the cattle. Nowadays, it’s not very common for milk, mainly used for meat.
