Hanwoo
FAO (2007): not at risk | |
| Other names |
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| Country of origin | Korea |
| Use | meat |
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| Coat | brown[1] |
| Horn status | horned in both sexes |
| Notes | |
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| Hanwoo | |
| Hangul | 한우 |
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| Hanja | 韓牛 |
| Revised Romanization | Hanu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hanu |
The Hanwoo (Korean: 한우), also Hanu or Korean Native, is a breed of small cattle native to Korea. It was formerly used as a working animal, but is now raised mainly for meat.[2]: 193 It is one of four indigenous Korean breeds, the others being the Chikso, the Heugu and the Jeju Black.[3]
History
The Hanwoo was traditionally a
The Hanwoo was listed by the
In 2001, the Hanwoo was suggested to be a hybrid between
Characteristics
The Hanwoo is a small breed. The coat is brown; both sexes are horned. Cows have good maternal qualities, but milk production is low, little more than 400 L in a
Use
Despite its high price, Hanwoo beef is preferred in Korean cuisine, as it is typically fresher and of better quality than cheaper imported substitutes. Kim et al. (2001) noted, "Hanwoo is regarded as a premium beef because of its high palatability and desired chewiness".[9] Since Koreans consider Hanwoo beef a cultural icon and one of the top-quality beefs of the world, it is used in traditional foods, popular holiday dishes, or as a special-day gift.[5] Hoengseong County is best known for its Hanwoo cattle, where the environment is well-suited for cattle farming. The county began a strategic marketing campaign to brand itself as the origin of the highest quality beef in Korea; selling meat as a "premium product".[10][11]
Gallery
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Marbled hanu beef (한우소고기)
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References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Breed data sheet: Hanwoo/Korea, Republic of. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed January 2017.
- ^ ISBN 9781780647944.
- ^ Breeds reported by Korea, Republic of. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed January 2017.
- ISBN 9789251057629. Accessed January 2017.
- ^ S2CID 95534385.
- ^ Breed data sheet: Hanwoo White/Korea, Republic of. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed January 2017.
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- ^ "Fall colors and fine food await in rural county". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2015-10-03. Archived from the original on 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
- ^ "Hanwoo Beef Goes Premium". The Korea Times. 2008-08-13. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
Further reading
Media related to Hanu at Wikimedia Commons