Module 2 - Dairy Breed of Cows

DAIRY BREEDS OF
COWS
HOLSTEIN
Holstein is the best known of the types of
cows belonging to the dairy breeds, with her
black-and-white spotted body.
CHARACTERISTICS
These cows are large, weighing
about 1,500 pounds in maturity.
renowned for their high milk
production
HISTORY
The Holstein cow originated
from the Netherlands and was
first imported to the United States
in the 1850s.
LIFECYCLE
6-8 years average lifespan.
They typically reach maturity
at about two years of age
and can start producing milk
at that time.
The productive life of a
Holstein in terms of milk
production is usually around
3-4 lactations.
JERSEY- known for her large eyes and
brown color, Jerseys also give milk that is high
in butterfat and has a yellowish tinge.
CHARACTERISTICS
They are small, weighing about
1,000 pounds in maturity.
The Jersey cattle have broader
faces with prominent eyes and
long eyelashes
They are easy-going in
temperament, intelligence, and
heat tolerance.
renowned for their high butterfat
and protein content in their milk.
HISTORY
The Jersey cow originated
from the Island of Jersey, a
small British Island in the
English Channel near France.
LIFECYCLE
Jersey cows have a
lifespan of about 8 to 12
years.
BROWN SWISS
Many dairy historians consider the Brown
Swiss the oldest of all the types of milk
cows, or dairy breeds.
CHARACTERISTICS
a gray-brown coloring. She is
large, weighing about 1,500
pounds in maturity.
They can thrive in both
mountainous and lowland
regions, making them well-suited
for various farming conditions.
HISTORY
The Brown Swiss originated
in Switzerland. Many dairy
historians consider the breed
to be the oldest of all the
types of milk cows with
records suggesting its
presence in the Swiss Alps
as early as 4000 B.C.
LIFE CYCLE
Brown Swiss cows have a
lifespan of about 8 to 12 years
 They may continue to produce
milk for multiple lactation
cycles.
used in crossbreeding
programs with other dairy
breeds to combine favorable
traits.
GUERNSEY - brown or fawn (light
yellowish tan) with white spots of various
sizes on the body or face.
CHARACTERISTICS
- medium in size, weighing
about 1,200 pounds in
maturity.
- milk has a golden color due
to a high content of beta
carotene and contains higher
amounts of butterfat and
protein.
- The breed is known for its
gentle and docile
temperament.
HISTORY
The Guernsey originated from
the Isle of Guernsey, a tiny
island in the English Channel.
LIFE CYCLE
- ave. a lifespan of about 8 to
12 years
-The number of lactation
cycles a Guernsey cow goes
through can affect its overall
lifespan.
AYRSHIRE - They have a red and white coat,
often with distinctive markings. And striking
orange-brown and white colors that are highly
attractive.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Ayrshire cows are medium
in size, weighing about 1,200
pounds in maturity.
The breed is hardy
- Ayrshire cows can produce
between 4 to 6 gallons of
milk per day, rivaling Jersey,
with a modest fat content of
approximately 3.9% to 4.1%.
HISTORY
The Ayrshire
originated from the
county of Ayr in
Scotland.
- Ayrshire cows have

a lifespan of about 8
to 12 years.
RED AND WHITE HOLSTEIN
- The Red and White Holstein are the most
recently recognized, coming into the breed
family in 1964.
CHARACTERISTICS
The Red and White cow is
marked by red and white
spots. They are large in
frame, weighing about
1,400 pounds in maturity.
HISTORY
She originated in the U.S.
and Canada when farmers
started selecting for the
recessive red hair color
trait of Holsteins.
Milking Shorthorn
The Milking Shorthorn breed was one of the
first to enter the U.S., early in the 1780’s.
CHARACTERISTICS
The Milking Shorthorn is a red;
red and white; or white and roan
color. She is medium in size,
weighing about 1,100 pounds in
maturity.
a versatile and adaptable breed
can yield around 5 gallons of
milk daily.
hardiness and lower feeding
requirements
HISTORY
The Milking Shorthorn
originated from Northeastern
England in the valley of the Tees
River.
They’re also known for their
longevity and good health, with
fewer instances of common
dairy cow ailments such as
mastitis and lameness.
NORMANDE - is a large-bodied animal. The coat is
usually red-pied or speckled but may also be black-
pied or blonde. The head is often white, and the
surround of the eyes is commonly dark, giving a
"spectacled" appearance.
CHARACTERISTICS
- cows usually weigh 700–800 kg, and bulls up to
1100 kg
The annual yield is 6595 liters in a lactation of
316 days. The milk has 4.4% fat and
3.6% protein.
It is particularly suitable for
making butter and cheese. The meat has a good
flavor and is marbled with fat.
The Dexter cattle are a dual-purpose breed of cattle
that are raised for both milk and meat production. It
is a miniature cattle breed originating in Ireland.
CHARACTERISTICS
- its high butterfat content, typically around
4%, makes it suitable for all kinds of dairy
goods, too.
-Dexters are known for their ease of handling,
This is a wonderful quality that is particularly
appealing to first-time cow owners.
SIMMENTAL - a breed of cattle known for
their versatile characteristics, including
adaptability, good maternal instincts, and high-
quality meat production
CHARACTERISTICS
- Simmental breed originated in the
Simme Valley in Switzerland
- Simmental cows are large and muscular
with a distinctive color pattern.
- known for their rapid growth rates,
making them efficient in converting feed
into muscle.

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