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DAIRY AND HORSE BREEDS Do you know who is who??
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HOLSTEIN Largest breed in America on 90% of dairies Originated in the Netherlands Known for large amount of milk they produce
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JERSERY Second largest breed in US One of the oldest breeds thought to Originate on the British Isle of Jersey Medium amount of milk with High components.
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BROWN SWISS Oldest Breed in US Originated in Switzerland Very adaptable Large amounts of milk with high components.
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DEVON Oldest breed in world. Brought to US by English settlers In 1623. An original dual purpose cow that Is now strictly beef. Hardy and highly adaptable
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HORSES Originated in the Arab Countries Compact body Quick learners One less Vertebrae Must be 100% bloodline
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AMERICAN QUARTER Brought into US by the Spanish Small sturdy horse built to work Intelligent, nimble and quick with A natural cow instinct The “Cowboy’s Choice”
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PAINT Originated in Spain Easy going and Friendly Distinctive Coloring
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Brahma Beef
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Beef Cows Brahman Originated in India Tolerant of extreme temps Docile Medium in size Resistant to pest, parasites and diseases Secretes an oil that repels insects Hereford Most popular breed in US Medium size Naturally hornless (polled) Good mothers Develop early Ease of fleshing Good milk production Excellent marbling Red Angus-most popular bull selected for artificial insemination Angus Originated in England Horned and polled Known for longevity Very docile Ease of calving Good milkers Very maternal Very lean, red meat
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Angus Beef
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Hereford Beef
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Yorkshire Pig
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Swine (Pigs) Yorkshire Most common breed in US Originated in England, County of York Arrived in US in 1830 Very durable and muscular Very lean meat and low backfat Completely white or pinkish Hampshire Originated in New York State Crossbreeding in 1890 Second most popular breed in US Quick growth and maturity Great Disposition Sweet meat, marbling, spareribs and shoulders Solid red color Duroc Originated in Wessex, England Arrived in US 1825-35 Oldest breed in the US Heavily muscled lean meat Black with white belt/stripe around front legs and belly
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Duroc Pigs
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Hampshire
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Lincoln Sheep
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Sheep Lincoln Originated in England Came to US 1890 Bred and used for wool production Long wool Course and heavy Calm and gentle disposition Suffolk Originated in Spain Spread throughout world in 1800’s Known for having the finest wool in world Very hardy and adaptable Ave 125-180lbs Merino Most popular breed in US 50% of registrations Medium quality wool Bred mostly for meat Easy lambing Good milk production Strong big sheep Ave. 180-250lbs
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Common Farm Animals Merino Sheep
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Suffolk Sheep
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Saanen Goats
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Goats Saanen Swiss Most popular breed in US Largest of the breed at 30-35 inches tall Top milk producer 2-3 gallons a day High protein and butterfat-2-3% Nubian Originated in French Alps Medium build at 30 inches Known for high milk production and quality of milk 2 gallons/day 3.5% butterfat High adaptability and hearty Alpine Mix of English/African/Indian Medium build at 30 inches tall All purpose goat-milk, meat and hide Low volume of milk High butterfat at 4-5% butterfat
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Alpine Goats
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Nubian
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