1. Dairy Breeds

2. 6 Different Dairy Breeds
Holstein
Jersey
Brown Swiss
Guernsey
Ayrshire
Milking Shorhorn

3. Holstein Origin: Netherlands (Holland)
Color: Black and White (Red and White – Recessive Gene)
Characteristics:
Most popular breed in U.S.
Largest breed (1500lbs)
Most milk production
Lowest butterfat in milk

4. Mrs. Richards works with this breed of dairy cattle!
Jersey
Mrs. Richards works with this breed of dairy cattle!
Origin: Isle of Jersey (English Channel)
Color: Light brown, tan, fawn, cream
Characteristics:
Smallest breed (900lbs)
Known for their excellent butterfat

5. Brown Swiss Origin: Switzerland Color: Gray (dark/light), mouse
Characteristics:
Oldest breed
Big framed cows
Droopy ears

6. Guernsey Origin: Isle of Guernsey (British Channel)
Color: Fawn and white
Characteristics:
Golden colored milk
Due to high beta carotene (Vitamin A)

7. Ayrshire Origin: Ayrshire of Scotland
Color: Red/orange to a dark brown and white
Characteristics:
Medium sized cow (1200lbs)
Ability to convert grass into milk efficiently
Ayrshire

8. Milking Shorthorn Origin: Northeastern England
Color: Red, red and white, or roan
Characteristics:
Dual purpose breed (milk & meat)
#1 U.S. dairy breed for fertility
Large cows (1400lbs)