The Most Expensive Cattle in the World, Touching a Price of Rp6 Billion

Dream – The price of sacrificial animals always rises during Eid al-Adha, especially cattle. Well, it's understandable, when Eid al-Adha comes, the market demand increases, so the price goes up.

Not only that, the weight and size of the cattle are also considerations. The bigger they are, the more expensive they become. The price of sacrificial cattle can reach hundreds of millions of rupiah.

But did you know, dear Dream, that expensive cattle are not only during Eid al-Adha? In other countries, there are many cattle with prices beyond our imagination.

Well, here is a list of cattle with prices that can reach billions of rupiah, as quoted from merdeka.com:

5. Devon Cattle

This cattle is expensive because of its strength and appearance. The price range is US$5,800 to US$6,000 or Rp87 million to Rp90 million.

The Devon Cattle originates from the United Kingdom. However, it spread to the United States in the 1600s when colonizers landed in Plymouth Rock. But technically, this cattle is claimed to have existed since 55 BC.

This cattle has a thick layer of red hair, which allows it to thrive in cold weather. The hair of this cattle grows longer during winter, allowing it to continue to develop.

Devon Cattle also has a sturdy bone structure, a muscular appearance, and many muscles.

4. Longhorn Cattle

This cattle is from Spain. It is usually used for show animals. The price is around US$10,000 or Rp150 million.

This cattle can weigh up to 1,000 pounds, with its majestic horns. It was introduced to the United States when Spanish explorers arrived. Longhorn Cattle is often seen in events like the Horn Showcase, held in Texas.

3. Black Angus Cattle

Black Angus Cattle originates from Scotland with a fantastic selling price of around US$10,000 per head or Rp150,482,500.

Buyers are willing to pay a lot because of the benefits they can get in the future. Black Angus Cattle can be used for more than just producing delicious meat.

When the cattle is slaughtered, 98 percent of its body is used for various products such as collagen from the skin used during plastic surgery procedures, beef fat is distilled and then used in body creams.

Furthermore, the skin, cartilage, and tendons are turned into gelatin, which is a component of jello and other foods, and the components of the cattle are made into insulin for diabetes patients.

2. Brahman Cattle

Brahman Cattle has a scientific name called 'Bos indicus cattle'. This cattle originates from India and the United States. Brahman Cattle has a higher pedigree, according to the American Brahman Association.

A Brahman Cattle usually costs around US$20,000 or Rp300,965,000 because it is considered a special breed.

This cattle is usually bred and used for beef production and breeding. It has a white appearance, a large hump, and large ears.

Most of these cattle are used for meat and milk production and some for breeding purposes.

1. Wagyu Cattle

Steak lovers are surely familiar with Wagyu cattle. The meat from Wagyu cattle, which originates from Japan, is considered the most delicious and highly sought after in the world.

Wagyu meat is often considered delicious because it contains a lot of marbled fat, which makes it very tender and juicy. To get a Wagyu cattle, you have to pay around US$30,000 or Rp451,447,500 (exchange rate Rp15,048).

The highest recorded price was US$400,000 or Rp6 billion in Australia. This is a record price for the most expensive beef cattle ever recorded.