The Swedish Red Polled is a dairy breed found
in Sweden. It is similar to the Red Polled Østland of
Norway and the West Finnish. The breed is almost exitinct.
The Swedish Red Polled varies in color from
brown to a yellowish red. Some individuals will have white markings
on the belly. Females stand 117-123 cm and weigh 350-450 kg.
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.
Photographs:
Maria Stenberg, Sweden
