The 4 most common cattle dairy breeds
Thinking of starting a dairy farm? One of the things in your mind is probably which breed of dairy cattle to keep.The following are the most common breeds of dairy cows
Originated from Europe.
It is white and black.
Can also be red and white in colour.
Low butter/ fat content.
High milk production.
Meat production is also high.
Average live weight is 600kg.
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Guernsey
Bred on the channel island of Guernsey.
Brown in colour.
Milk production is moderate.
High butterfat content of 5%.
Cow weighs 400-500kg.
High-protein content in milk.
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Ayrshire
Originated from Ayrshire,Scotland
Average weight of 450kg . High milk production.
Relatively high protein breed.
Has a moderate butterfat content.
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Originated from Channel Island of Jersey.
Average weight of 350kg.
Mainly kept for milk production.
High butter fat of 4.84 %.
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