Brandrood
(most common name)

(local/other name):
• Brandrod
• Brandrode
• Brandrood Ijsselvee
• Brandrood Runderen
local/other name (English):
• Deep Red

The Brandrood is a color variety of the Meuse-Rhine-Yssel breed.

The Brandrood has:
• a dark red or brownish red coat
• white markings on the head
• white belly
• white switch
• white socks
• blue-black nose
• blue tongue

The Brandrood, a triple-purpose breed, is raised for beef and milk — but its main use is for grazing and vegetation management.

The Brandrood is described as being calm and easy to handle, with good fertility and having a cultural-historical value.

(Dutch) brandrode, brandrood = fire red, burnt red

This page was last updated on: 2023-06-02

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