Polish Red

The Polish Red, Polish: 'Polska czerwona', is a Polish breed of dual-purpose cattle.^[1] It was established in the late 19th century, when red cattle from Denmark, Germany and Sweden were cross-bred with various local strains of red Polish cattle.^[2]: 273

Cows in the Lesser Poland voivodeship, near Szczyrzyc

Characteristics

Cows weigh 500 kg on average and stand about 128 cm at the withers; bulls average 770 kg in weight and 139 cm in height.^[2]: 273

Use

Cows produce approximately 4000 kg of milk per year, with a fat content of some 4–4.5%.^[2]: 273