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Breeds of Livestock
Beef Breeds

Red Poll

  • Originated in England
  • Characteristics:
    • Universally polled
    • Blood red with mottled face
  • Advantages
    • Dual purpose
    • Good cutability
  • Disadvantages
    • Small size
    • Small boned
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