1. The Dairy Industry By Mr. Weaver Common Breeds in America

2. Objectives for the day…. 1.Identify 6 Breeds of Dairy Cattle. 2.Explain characteristics of each breed of dairy cattle. 3.Develop a poster that represents characteristics of one dairy breed.

3. Major Breeds of Dairy Cattle

9. Holstein Originated in Europe The major historical development of this breed occurred in what is now the Netherlands Color: Holsteins are large, stylish animals with color patterns of black and white or red and white Large frame Known for outstanding milk production

10. Jersey Originated from the Isle of Jersey (small British isle) Color: Color varies (light gray to a dark fawn being darker around the head and hips) Known for high milk fat. Wide-range of body weight; typically smaller-framed Produces more pounds of milk per body weight than any other dairy breed.

11. Aryshire Originated in Scotland Originally known as the Dunlop Color: red and white Good feet and legs, Excels in udder conformation Medium-sized frame Average milk production Purebred Ayrshires only produce red offspring

12. 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 Dual purpose breed Split from the American Shorthorn Assoc. in 1949

13. Milking Shorthorn Beef Shorthorn Beef Shorthorn

14. Guernsey Originated from the Isle of Guernsey Color: Red (Fawn) and White in color Known for high quality (high fat and protein content) milk while consuming less feed Intermediate frame (Medium sized) High milk production to feed intake ratio Milk is high in Beta-carotene 

15. Brown Swiss Originated in Switzerland Color: gray or light brown to dark brown. Light colored band around the muzzle. Because of foot and mouth disease, only 3 have been imported since 1906 Large sized Good temperament Strong feet and legs One of the oldest Dairy breeds

16. Dairy Breeds: Milk Production Facts BreedPercent Butterfat Pounds Butterfat Milk Prod (lbs) Holstein3.66 703 19,185 Ayrshire3.95 569 14,398 Jersey4.75 618 13,020 Brown Swiss4.03 606 15,062 Guernsey4.57 611 13,363