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Characteristics of Major Dairy Breeds
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Ayrshire |
Brown Swiss |
Guernsey |
Holstein |
Jersey |
Milking Shorthorn |
| Cow Size |
1200 |
1400 |
1100 |
1500 |
1000 |
1400 |
| Color |
Red or Mahogany and White |
Brown or Grey |
Fawn with clear white markings |
Black and white |
Fawn, with or without white |
Red and white |
| Temperament |
Nervous |
Docile |
Docile |
Docile |
Nervous |
Docile |
| Grazing Ability |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
| Maturity |
Medium |
Late |
Early |
Late |
Early |
Late |
| % Milkfat |
4.0 |
4.0 |
4.7 |
3.7 |
5.0 |
4.0 |
| % Milk Solids nonfat |
9.0 |
9.2 |
9.5 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
9.2 |
| Avg. Yearly milk production |
15,000 |
14,500 |
14,000 |
17,000 |
14,000 |
13,000 |
| Origin |
Scotland |
Switzerland |
Isle of Guernsey |
Holland |
Isle of Jersey |
England |
| Size at Birth |
75 |
90 |
75 |
95 |
60 |
90 |
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