Breed Facts Flashcards
What is the mature body weight of a Holstein?
1,400 lbs.
What is the Origin of Milking Shorthorn?
England
Magazine name for Red and White is:
The Red Bloodlines
Brown Swiss are today known for:
High protein to fat ratio , Sound feet and legs , Longevity , Having few health problems
What color milk are Guernsey know for?
golden color
what colors are found in registered Holstein cattle?
red , black , white
what is the smallest breed?
Jersey
Name 3 out of 8 dairy goat breeds.
Alpine , La Mancha , Nigerian Dwarf , Nubian , Oberhasil , Saanen , Sable , Toggenburg
When did Ayrshire’s arrive in the U.S?
1822
What is the jerseys origin?
Isle Of Jersey
Method of permanent ID for brown Swiss and Milking shorthorn?
Ear tatoo
What is the magazine name for the Guernsey?
Guernsey Breeders Journal
What is the study of goats and goat husbandry?
Capriculture
Jerseys produce milk with the ____ fat and ______ content
highest , protein
Which breed produces the most milk per cow?
Holstein