Angler breed — buy or sell
History of the breed. Cows grazing on the Angeln Peninsula, located in the northern part of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany, are distinguished by excellent health and adapt well to harsh weather conditions. The first mention of meat obtained from these animals dates back to the 16th century. Due to the high fat content in their milk, which is 5.4%, they were previously referred to as the "German dairy cow." Nowadays, this breed poses serious competition to Holsteins in European countries. There are about 20,000 individuals of the Angler breed in Germany. Exterior. The appearance of these animals is quite attractive. Representatives of the breed have a strong yet elegant frame. Their build is large and massive, with a wide chest, straight back, and medium-length limbs with well-developed joints. The neck is massive and strong. The udder has a cup-shaped form. The coat is short and has a brownish tint. The height at the withers is usually no more than 130 centimeters. The average weight of cows ranges from 500 to 580 kilograms, while bulls weigh between 850 and 1000 kilograms. Conditions of keeping. In terms of care, this type of animal does not require special conditions. It is sufficient to adhere to the basic sanitary and hygienic standards applicable to any other types of animals. Direction. The breed is dairy. Additionally, the milk of these cows contains a large amount of protein, and most males are carriers of the kappa-casein gene. This makes the milk ideal for producing high-quality cheese. The average milk yield of Angler cows is 5500 kilograms per year.
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Ration. The ration for cattle should be formulated taking into account the physiological state of the animals and the season. In the summer, the basis of the cows' ration consists of green grass growing in pastures. Additional feed includes oats, by-products of oilseed plants, and bran. The norm for green mass consumption for one individual is 15 kilograms per day. In the winter, the cows' ration changes: instead of green grass, hay, silage, sunflower cake, beets, and other root vegetables are added to the diet. It is also necessary to include bran in the ration.
Physical parameters
Male Weight: 100–130 kg
Female weight: 100–130 kg
Male height: 850–1000 cm
Female height: 500–580 cm
Habitat Range
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo - Brazzaville
Congo - Kinshasa
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Côte d’Ivoire
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong SAR China
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao SAR China
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestinian Territories
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Réunion
Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Martin
St. Vincent & Grenadines
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
São Tomé & Príncipe
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks & Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Türkiye
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis & Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Åland Islands
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Angler breed weigh?
Adult animal: male — 100–130 kg, female — 100–130 kg.
How tall is Angler breed?
Height at the withers: male — 850–1000 cm, female — 500–580 cm.
Where does Angler breed come from?
Country of origin — Germany.
Where is Angler breed bred?
The breed is common in: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda.
What should Angler breed be fed?
Ration.
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