Breeds of Dairy Cattle

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Breeds of Dairy Cattle
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Holstein

• Originated in the Netherlands.
• Dominate the countrys milk production industry.
• Either be black and white or red and white.
• Noted for unexcelled production, unequaled
  genetic merit, and adaptability to environmental
  changes.

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Jersey

• Originated on Island of Jersey.
• Milk contains 20 more protein and 15 more
  calcium than average milk.
  
• Light tan in color
• Most heat tolerant of all the European breeds.
• Have the longest productive herd life.

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Brown Swiss

• Originated in Alps of Switzerland.
• Produce high protein milk and extra milk in cows
  that are mature in years.
  
• Strongly attached, capacious udders.
• Solid Brown and medium length horns.
• Strong and rugged breed.

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Ayrshire

• Originated in Scotland, in the county of
  Ayrshire.
  
• Red and white in color.
• Strong rugged cattle that can adapt to all
  management systems.
  
• Breed noted for style and animation, good feet,
  good legs, and grazing ability.

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Guernsey

• Originated on Island of Guernsey.
• Noted for milk that is especially yellow in color
  and for golden yellow skin pigmentation.
  
• Fawn colored with white markings.
• Excellent grazers.
• Reach reproductive maturity at an early age.

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Milking Shorthorns

• Originated in England, a segment of the Shorthorn
  Beef Breed.
  
• Docile cows that efficiently produce large
  voulumes of nutritious milk.
  
• Red or white in color.
• Breeds competes favorably in either milk or beef
  production.

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