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What Kinds of Cows Are There? . By: Kayla Churchill . Did You Know that there are 5 different kinds of cows? They are:. Click on the picture of the cow you want to learn about!!!. Jersey cows Holstein cows Brown Swiss cows Ayrshire cows Guernsey cows. Holstein Cows.
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What Kinds of Cows Are There? By: Kayla Churchill
Did You Know that there are 5 different kinds of cows? They are: Click on the picture of the cow you want to learn about!!! • Jersey cows • Holstein cows • Brown Swiss cows • Ayrshire cows • Guernsey cows
Holstein Cows • Holstein cows are the most common cow used for milking. They are black and white colored. Did you know that no two Holstein cows have the same pattern of spots? • These cows can weight up to 1,500 pounds!!! • In the state of California, there are more than 800,000 Holstein cows.
Jersey Cows • Jersey cows are a little smaller than most cows. They normally do not get any heavier than 1,000 pounds. • They are a tan with white rings around their eyes and their noses. • They are also used for milk and for cheese. Jerseys are smart too. They can adapt to lots of different conditions.
Brown Swiss Cows • These cows are right behind the Holsteins when it comes to making milk. Cheese normally comes from Brown Swiss cows. • Brown Swiss are very large cows and tend to be slower than the others. Their color ranges from a light brown to a grey color. • They are called Brown Swiss Because they are orignally from Switzerland!
Ayrshire Cows • Ayrshires are weight slightly over a thousand pounds. They are tough and hard workers. They too are used for milking • These cows are have red markings that can be as light as the color orange, or they can be dark brown. • It is said that they are some of the happiest cows around!
Guernsey • Guernsey cows are sweet cows who really love to graze the farm. They weight over 1,000 pounds. • Most of these cows are white with a tan or red color. • They are also very adaptable to change in weather and conditions. Most Guernsey cows are used for making very good milk!
Which One Do You Like Best? Click on the picture of the cow you like!!! The Ayrshire Cows The Jersey Cows The Guernsey Cows The Holstein Cows The Brown Swiss Cows
