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The White Giant: The Italian farm breeding the biggest cattle in the world

From a distance Chianina cattle look like any normal breed, but up close it is easy to see why they are known as the biggest cattle in the world. Chris McCullough finds out more

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The White Giant: The Italian farm breeding the biggest cattle in the world

Originating in Italy more than 2,200 years ago, Chianina cattle, known as 鈥榯he white giant,' were first bred to be strong draught cattle, using their immense frame and power to plough the land. They are...

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