The Lincoln Red is a polled breed of beef cattle, originating from Lincolnshire in eastern England. They were selectively bred from the indigenous draught cattle of the region by crossing with the Durham type Shorthorn to produce a dual purpose breed. Although they are now exclusively a beef breed they have retained, from its dual purpose days, a high milk yield.[1]. They are a hardy breed and have been exported to many countries around the world.
Lincoln Red cattle are a dark cherry red in colour and may be polled or horned. No horned Lincoln Reds have been registered with the Society since the 1970's.
This British breed is noted for it outstanding quality of rapidly gaining liveweight, and its early maturity. It is noted for ease of calving, docility, milking ability and longevity.
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- Lincoln Red
- [www.lincolnreds.com lincoln reds.com]
- [www.lincolnshirecomputerservices.co.uk lincolnshire computer services.co]
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