Cattle breeds

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Friesian

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Holstein

High milk production

However, not as resistant to adverse weather conditions (e.g. heat) and disease as other breeds

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Brown Swiss

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Ayreshire

Produces good milk but raising steers for beef is also profitable

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Jersey

Higher (2.25x) risk of milk fever compared to HFr

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Guernsey

(Bigger and different coat colour to Jersey)

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Aberdeen angus

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Belgian blue

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Belted Galloway

(a.k.a. an oreo)

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Charolais

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Hereford

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Limousin

These mature young, showing a high DLWG and productivity

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Simmental

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South devon

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Welsh black

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English Longhorn

Hardy, long-lived, docile and renowned for easy calving

Produces lean meat that can show marbling without requiring excessive external fat

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Beef shorthorn

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Brahman cattle

characterised by a large hump over the top of the shoulder and neck.

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Devon (a.k.a. North Devon, to distinguish it from South Devon)

A.k.a. “Rubies”

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Dexter

Average weight of cow = 300-350 kg

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Highland cattle

Strong mothering instinct

Produces marbled beef that is lower in fat compared to other breeds (coat provides great insulation so less need to lay down fat)

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Limousin

These mature young, showing a high DLWG and productivity

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Red Poll

Apparently the milk has a small fat globule so is the next best to goat’s milk if people are allergic to cow’s milk.

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Jersey

Higher (2.25x) risk of milk fever compared to HFr

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Shetland

A rare breed, they are considered the ideal crofter’s cow. Dual purpose.

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Irish Moiled

Often have a white underbelly and white strip (flinch) down the spine.
Browse willow, ash and ivy readily, which makes them ideal for clearing areas/ conservation grazing.

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Dairy shorthorn

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Lincoln Red

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Sussex

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Gloucester

Has upswept crescent horns and a pale dorsal stripe