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Breed history: Glanrind is a breed of cattle that originates from the valley of the Glan River in Germany. Its origins begin in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, at the foot of the Donnersberg mountain. Local, small, predominantly red cows were crossed with Simmental and Bern bulls. The goal was to improve the productivity of the local livestock. In 1773, Duke Christian IV of Palatinate-Zweibrücken issued a decree regulating the breeding of improved cattle, which marked the official beginning of the breed's formation. As a result of selection, two types were formed: the lighter, dairy "Glan cattle" and the heavier working "Donnersberg cattle." In the 19th century, these two types mixed, forming the "Glan-Donnersberg cattle," which spread to the regions of Hunsrück, Westerwald, and Eifel. In the late 19th to early 20th century, the first breeding books and associations were established. In the 1920s and 1930s, blood from the yellow Franconian cattle was introduced into the breed for "refreshing." In the mid-20th century, the priority in breeding became increasing milk yields, for which red Danish dairy cattle were used. However, this led to a decrease in the meat quality of Glanrind. In the 1960s, crossbreeding with other breeds continued, putting purebred Glanrind on the brink of extinction. Fortunately, in the 1980s, a group of enthusiasts began work on restoring the breed, so the population gradually increased. Exterior: Glanrind are medium-sized animals with a strong build. Bulls reach a height at the withers of 140-145 cm, while cows measure 135-140 cm. The weight of bulls ranges from 1000-1200 kg, and cows weigh 600-750 kg. The characteristic color is a uniform yellowish-red, sometimes with lighter areas on the belly and the inner sides of the legs. The muzzle is light, pink, known as "flosmaul." The horns are light, whitish-gray, often with dark tips, curved forward and slightly downward. The head is of medium size, with a wide forehead. The neck is short and muscular. The chest is deep and wide. The back is straight and long. The rump is wide and even. The legs are strong, and the hooves are sturdy, yellow or dark brown in color. The tail is set high. The udder in cows is well-developed, with evenly spaced medium-sized teats. Housing conditions: Glanrind is a breed well adapted to year-round pasture-based housing. They are undemanding, resilient, and capable of utilizing even low-quality feed.