The Angeln is an old dairy breed of red cattle which developed in a region of Germany that belonged to Denmark before 1885, when the breed was formally recognized. The Angeln is known for producing milk of high butterfat content. It is smaller than the Danish Red, with cows averaging 550 kg and bulls 900 kg. Cows stand 129 cm, while bulls stand 143 cm. Average yields are 5,200 kg of 4.6% milk per lactation.
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