I was skeptical when I saw the photo. But a little research indicates the Chianina is every bit that damn big.
There's a whole lotta fajitas there...
Go Monsanto!
How tall is the man?
The original article stated this animal is 1.8m (5'11") at the shoulders. The handler looks an inch or two shorter.
That is not a jockey
Chianina grow to be among the largest cattle in the world. It is pronounced key-uh-nee-nuh. They are prone to what is known as a double muscle gene. So some look more like this.
Picture one of those headed towards you and your survey gear!
Nope. That's normal for their breed.
Your common holstein is nearly as tall
The most commonly used breed depicted as a general example of cattle is the Holstein. Unless you are up close you probably don't realize they, too, can grow to a height of more than six feet. Check out this link for one who is 6'4".
http://www.journalstandard.com/article/20140923/NEWS/140929775
