Ayrshire Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the Ayrshire breed originate?
A
Scotland
2
Q
What were two names of the breed before Ayrshire?
A
Cunningham ande Dunlop
3
Q
When were Ayrshires imported into the Unite States?
A
1822
4
Q
What fgis the weight of a mature cow?
A
1200
5
Q
What is the biggest challenge the Ayrshire breed faces?
A
Increasing milk productions
6
Q
True or False, Ayrshires have strongly attached udders.
A
True
7
Q
What is the percent of Ayrshire ancestry needed to be shown as a purebred?
A
87.5%
8
Q
True or False, Ayrshires are known for their fertility.
A
True
9
Q
True or False, Ayrshires are known for how easily they get mastitis.
A
False - Ayrshires are known for their resistance to mastitis.
10
Q
Name states that have the greatest number of Ayrshires.
A
New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin.
