Danish Red cattle

The Red Danish Dairy Cattle (RDM ) is a breed of cattle from Denmark.

The breed originated in the 19th century from the intersection of the original Danish landrace with Angler cattle, Ballumvieh and nordschleswigschem cattle. Here, a monochrome red cow was born.

After the Second World War the breed was crossed into the Angler cattle, but also in Gelbvieh, Glanvieh, Harz Red Cattle and other breeds.

At that time the cows had a height at the withers of about 132 cm, a chest circumference of about 202 cm with a weight of about 650 kg milk yield was 1955/56, at 474 460 3961 kg cows milk at 4.15% fat. Bulls had a weight of 1000 kg. The growth performance was comparable to the Holstein-Friesian cattle.

To improve the milk yield of this breed (1970: 151,000 cows with a capacity of 4877 kg milk and 4.15 % fat) other races, especially Red Holstein and Brown Swiss, but also Ayrshire and Swedish Red cattle were bred since about 1970.

By cross-breeding the milk yield of cows of this breed could be increased significantly. The original breed, however, is threatened today because of this cross-breeding.

Power today (2005 ): 42599 cows ( modern type) with 8380 kg of milk at 4.25 % fat and 3.53 % protein.