Development of the German Red Pied occurred
simultaneously in several regions of Germany during the 1800's.
In 1934 Meuse-Rhine-Yssel
blood was introduced and the regional German Red Pied herdbooks
were combined.
Since that time the breed has slowly expanded
until it was the third most number breed in the late 1970s.
These cattle are similar to, but somewhat
sturdier than, Dutch Red-Pied. Predominately red animals are
preferred. The cows average 135 cm in height and weigh 700
kg. Bulls are 145 cm and average 1,000 kg in weight.
Reference:
Genus Bos: Cattle Breeds of the World,
1985, MSO-AGVET (Merck & Co., Inc.), Rahway, N.J.
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of
Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International.
273 pp.
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