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What Breed am I?

We’re all individuals as far as personality goes, but each dairy cow breed shares certain characteristics.

I’m an Ayrshire Cow!

I’m an Ayrshire Cow!
Most Ayrshire cows:

  • Weight 1,200 pounds
  • Produce milk that works well in the production of butter and cheese
  • Graze well in any pasture condition; this can be attributed to the rugged terrain of their native Scotland
  • Are red and white in color with the red varying from light to dark reddish-brown mahogany

I’m a Brown Swiss Cow! I’m a Brown Swiss Cow!
Most Brown Swiss cows:

  • Weight 1,500 pounds
  • Produce about 5 gallons of milk a day and are the second highest breed in milk production
  • Give milk with a higher percentage of protein
  • Vary in color from light to dark brown and often have light coloring down their back
I’m a Guernsey Cow!

I’m a Guernsey Cow!
Most Guernsey cows:

  • Weight about 1,150 pounds
  • Produce milk that is golden in color
  • Produce milk that is high in beta-carotene, a form of Vitamin A
  • Vary in color from light golden brown to reddish brown with white spots

I'm a Holstein Cow!I’m a Holstein Cow!
Most Holstein cows:

  • Weight 1,500 pounds
  • Produce about 6 gallons of milk a day and are the number one breed in milk production. Being the largest producer of milk also makes them popular; there are more Holstein cows in the US than any other breed.
  • Are black and white in color, and just like finger prints no two cows have the same spots
I’m a Jersey Cow!

I’m a Jersey Cow!
Most Jersey cows:

  • Weight about 900 pounds
  • Produce 4 -5 gallons of milk a day
  • Give extra creamy milk with a high percent of butterfat
  • Vary in color from light to dark brown sometimes with white spots

I’m a Milking Shorthorn!I’m a Milking Shorthorn!
Most Milking Shorthorn cows:

  • Weight 1,400 pounds
  • Are efficient milk producers, but originally were bred for beef
  • Are a combination of red and white in color

 

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