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Description

Red Angus is a solid red, pigmented breed of cattle. This breed is bred for its beef, and is highly fertile. Red Angus have all of the characteristics of Black Angus. The cows are hardy, and all grow quickly. They produce marbled meat like that of the Black Angus, and their meat is also highly desired in butchers, supermarkets, restaurants, and in the home.

Background

The breed of Red Angus originally began in Europe, and was introduced to England and Scotland from during raids. However, in Europe at this time, there was need for a heavier cow to be used for pulling draughts. English Longhorns, a large breed of cattle and red in colour were brought in and bred with the black polled breeds native to Scotland. This resulted in the red colouration of the Aberdeen Angus.