Introduction to Dairy Cattle Breeds 3092 Josh Miller

1. Introduction to Dairy CattleBreeds3092Josh Miller

2. Dairy Cattle Breeds • There are 6 breeds • Holstein • Brown Swiss • Jersey • Milking Shorthorn • Guernsey • Ayrshire

3. Holstein • Color • Black and white or Red and white markings clearly defined • Size • Mature cow would weight a minimum of 1500 lbs • Characteristics • Rugged, feminine qualities with size and vigor

4. Holstien cont. • http://www.gsdp.net/holstein.htm

5. Brown Swiss • Color • Solid brown varying from very light to dark • Hooves, switch and tongue are black • Size • A mature cow would weight 1500 lbs

6. Brown Swiss Cont. • Characteristics • Strong and vigorous, but not coarse • Size and ruggedness desired

7. Brown Swiss cont. • http://www.gsdp.net/swiss.htm

8. Jersey • Color • Shade of fawn with white markings • Tongue and switch may be either black or white • Size • A mature cow should weight about 900 lbs • Characteristics • Sharpness and strength indicating productive efficiency

9. Jersey cont. • http://www.gsdp.net/jersey.htm

10. Milking Shorthorn • Color • Red or white or any combination • Size • A mature cow should weight 1400 lbs • Characteristics • Strong and vigorous but not coarse

11. Milking Shorthorn cont. • http://www.gsdp.net/shorthorn.htm

12. Guernsey • Color • A shade of fawn with white markings clearly defined • Size • A mature cow should weight at least 1150 lbs • Characteristics • Size and strength with quality and character desired

13. Guernsey cont. • http://www.gsdp.net/guernsey.htm

14. Ayrshire • Color • Light to deep cherry red, mahogany, brown, or a combination of any of these colors and white • Size • A mature cow should weight at least 1200 lbs

15. Ayrshire cont. • Characteristics • Strong and robust • Symmetry, style and balance throughout

16. Ayrshire cont. • http://www.gsdp.net/ayrshire.htm

17. Summary • There are 6 Dairy Cattle breeds • Holstein • Brown Swiss • Jersey • Milking Shorthorn • Guernsey • Ayrshire