The Wenling Humped Cattle (WH) are a local breed of the Zhejiang Province, where they originated; the mild climatic conditions (temperature and rainfall) and the availability of food in the region helped the development of this population. The average body weight of adult males is 430 kg, and that of females 290 kg.
The Grassland Red Cattle (GR) are a double purpose (milk and meat) population well adapted to the pastureland conditions of northern China, where they graze during all seasons. The average body weight is 760 kg for adult males and 450 kg for females. The average lactation yield is estimated at 1800 kg with a 4% fat content.