Maine-Anjou cattle (in French: Maine-Anjou, Rouge des Prés) is a
Breed History
Breed Description
The cattle are red and white (sometimes black or roan) and have horns. They are big animals (cows: 142 cm, 800 kg; bulls: 152 cm, 1,200 kg). They are bred not only for their ease of handling and docile nature but also their high growth rates and marbling throughout their meat.
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Maine-Anjou (cattle) — Maine Anjou cow and calf The Maine Anjou (in French: Maine Anjou, Rouge des Prés) is a breed of cattle originating in the Anjou region in West France. It was created by the Viscount Olivier de Rougé (see House of Rougé) in 1908 in Chenillé Changé … Wikipedia
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