German Angus

German Angus
a large-framed black bull
Bull
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk[1]: 48 
Other namesGerman: Deutsch Angus
Country of originGermany
DistributionGermany
Use
  • beef
  • vegetation management[2]
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    1000–1200 kg[3]: 183 
  • Female:
    550–700 kg[3]: 183 
Height
  • Male:
    140–145 cm[3]: 183 
  • Female:
    135–140 cm[3]: 183 
Coatsolid colour: black or red
Horn statuspolled (hornless)
  • Cattle
  • Bos (primigenius) taurus
Cow with calves

The German Angus (German: Deutsch Angus) is a modern German breed of beef cattle. It was bred in the 1950s in West Germany by crossing Aberdeen Angus with various native German cattle breeds: the German Black Pied, the Deutsche Rotbunte and the Fleckvieh.

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