Danish Red cattle, also known as Red Danish or Red Dane, are a major dairy cattle breed in northern Europe. [1][2] There are 42,599 pedigree cows in Denmark. They can be used as a beef breed once they finish their useful lifetime.

Aug 26, 2024 · The Danish Red cattle are a very important and major breed of dairy cattle in northern Europe. It is also known by some other names such as Red Dane, Red Danish, Rødt Dansk Malkekvog (Danish) and Fünen. It is a dual-purpose breed which are raised for both milk and meat production.

Healthy cows with good fertility – easy calvings – functional conformation and high production. Unrivalled hoof health. World best Reds – proved by INTERBULL figures. European highest standard on production level. SELECTION BY YOUR CHOICE! Founded in 1981 by Danish Farmers Union. Exporter to more than 50 countries .

Nov 19, 2024 · Dairy farming is the process of raising native animals such as cows, goats, buffaloes, and other livestock and using their milk to feed humans. Denmark is the ideal country for dairy production. Climate and soil conditions in …

At the beginning of the 19th century, a distinction was made in Denmark between two types of cattle – the Jutland Cattle and the Island Cattle. In the 18th century, the Island Cattle were crossed with several red breeds. Cattle from Angel were used on Zealand and Lolland-Falster.

Right now the number is 475,000 cows and Holstein is the predominant dairy breed – 72 per cent Holstein; 12 per cent Jersey; 8 per cent Danish Red; 1 per cent Red Holstein; 7 per cent crossbreds. The average milk recorded yield of all breeds is 8,800 kg – an increase of 24 per cent compared to 1990. We expect this development to continue.

The iconic Karoline Cow is one of the Danish dairies' most famous trademarks. It actually came into being somewhat by coincidence in 1958 - created from the artist Grethe Rich's chequered red kitchen curtains and named by the then Danish Prime Minister H.C. Hansen.

Denmark still has some privately-owned dairies, but 97% of the milk is now supplied to cooperative dairy companies. Danish cows produce far more milk than we can consume in the domestic market, so more than 2/3 of the total Danish milk supply is used for export products.

Danish Holstein Cattle represents more than 70.6 % of the Danish population of dairy cows. The key point for Red Danish is high production of milk protein, strong cows, longevity and good …

The iconic Karoline Cow came into being by a bit of a coincidence in 1958 - created from the artist Grethe Rich's chequered red kitchen curtains and named by Prime Minister H.C. Hansen. Since then, it has become one of the Danish dairies' most famous trademarks.