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Red Poll cattle
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Red Poll cattle (pōl), breed of polled (hornless) cattle, originated in England c.1846. They are a medium-sized, hardy breed of cattle, light red to very dark red in color, and are raised for both milk and beef. Well established throughout the world, they are found in the United States chiefly in the Midwest.


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Helen Arthan, who runs Chorlton Lane Farm, brought along some Hebridean sheep and Red Poll cows.
Organiser Andrew Pimbley said: "We've teamed up with the National Farmers' Union to bring along their Food and Farming Marquee, where you can find ducks, Hebridean sheep and Red Poll cows.
As well as awarding a prize for the Supreme Beef Cattle Championship, Waitrose is sponsoring Native Breed classes for Welsh Black, Sussex, Aberdeen Angus, Longhorn, Lincoln Red, Murray Grey, Beef Shorthorn, British White, Galloway, Belted Galloway, Hereford, Highland, South Devon, Devon and Red Poll.
 
 
 
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