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