The Polish Red cattle are a breed of cattle that were established in the late 19th century after red cattle from Denmark

Denmark

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, Germany

Germany

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 and Sweden

Sweden

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were used to improve the various local strains of red Polish cattle.

The females weigh from 400-500 kilograms (882-1102 pounds) on average while the males weigh from 500-550 kilograms (1102-1213 pounds) on average.