Dairy Cattle Flashcards
1
Q
Jersey
A
highest butterfat, at 6%, annual yield 5400kg
2
Q
Guernsey
A
Golden rich milk, high beta carotene, annual yield 5800-600kg
3
Q
Ayrshire
A
anual yield 6400kg
4
Q
Holstein Frisian
A
Highest producing dairy cow Dutch friesean + holstein north amerianc 8000-12000 kg heifers can be bred around 18 months first calving, aim for 23-36 months
5
Q
Simmental
A
dual purpose, mostly dairy
exceptional milk priddcutionw with calf at side
6
Q
Normande -
Montbeliearde
A
well suited for cheese production
MB - high kappa casein