The Angeln is a breed of
cattle
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originally from
Angeln in
Schleswig-Holstein
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where they are first mentioned around 1600. however some people think that they may have existed for over 5000 years.
Breed management has been practiced since 1830. Angeln cattle are red in color and were one of the founders of the larger
Danish Red Cattle breed. They are noted for the high
milkfat level of their milk. Angeln cows produce an average 7570 kg (16,700 lb) of 4.81% fat milk.
See also
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List of German cattle breeds
This is a list of the cattle breeds usually considered to be of German origin. Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively from Germany.
References
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References
External links
Angeln entryat Breeds of Livestock, Oklahoma State University website
Cattle breeds
Cattle breeds originating in Germany
Animal breeds on the GEH Red List
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Red cattle