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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.

Ayrshire

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

Brown Swiss 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
Guernsey

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

HolsteinI’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
Jersey

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

Milking ShorthornI’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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