6 major U.S. breeds Original by Nicki Schaefer Breeds of Dairy Cattle 6 major U.S. breeds Original by Nicki Schaefer GA Ag Ed Curriculum Office To accompany the Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Lesson 01.432-8.3 July 2002

Holstein Originated in Europe Large frame Color: black and white or red and white #1 breed in U.S. Annual production 14,500 lbs/cow 3.5% milk fat

Brown Swiss Originated in Switzerland Because of foot and mouth disease, only 3 have been imported since 1906 Color: gray or light brown to dark brown Second in milk production 12,100 Milk Fat 4.1

Aryshire Originated in Scotland Originally known as the Dunlop Color: red and white Good feet and legs, Excels in udder conformation Third in Milk production 11,700 Milk Fat 4.0%                                                                                               

Guernsey Originated from the Isle of Guernsey Known for high quality (high fat and protein content) milk while consuming less feed Lbs of milk Pro. 10,000 Milk Fat 5%

Jersey Originated from the Isle of Jersey (small British isle) Color: very light gray to dark brown or almost black Annual production 10,000 Known for high milk fat 5.4%

Milking Shorthorn Originated in England Color: red, white, red and white, roan Most versatile of all breeds: good producers, good temperament, good calves, good frame