Marchigiana

The Marchigiana is a breed of cattle native to Italy.

Originating specifically in the Marche region, the Marchigiana is a large breed kept for beef today.

[1] The Marchigiana was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by crossing native Podolian cattle with the Chianina and Romagnola breeds.

[1] Today, it still bears a close confirmational resemblance to the Chianina, though it is not as tall.

[2] Marchigiana cattle make up 45% of the beef herd in Italy and have been exported internationally to the United States and elsewhere.