Dairy cattle/ Swine breeds

species- beef cattle
origin- north america
use- beef(lean)
color/marking- varies but, dark red and white mixes are most popular
characteristics-horns 36"-80" long, hardy and self sufficient, insect resistant

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species- dairy cattle
origin- europe(netherlands)
use- dairy
color/marking-black and white color pattern
characteristics- longest framed dairy breed, highest quantity milk producer

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species- dairy cattle
origin- island of jersey
use- dairy
color/marking- cream to light fawn color
characteristics-smallest framed dairy breed, high butterfat content in milk

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species-dairy cattle
origin-county of ayr(scotland)
use- dairy
color/marking-red and white, spots are jagged, small and scattered
characteristics- dehorned as calves, horns can reach a foot in length

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species- dairy cattle
origin- switzerland
use- dairy
color/marking- brown with a lighter stripe down back, can be gray or tan
characteristics- big floppy ears

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species- dairy cattle
origin- isle of guernsey(english channel)
use- dairy
color/marking- fawn to golden coat with white spotting
characteristics- golden milk, quiet disposition, population decreased by 60%

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species- swine
origin- denmark
use- bacon
color/marking- white with pink skin
characteristics- long body, big loped forward ears, large litters, good mothers

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species- swine
origin- county seat of shire in berks england
use- pork
color/marking- black, white tip on tail, white from knees down, white snout
characteristics- erect ears

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species- swine
origin- chester country, pennsylvania
use- breeding and pork
color/marking- white hair with pink skin, no spots
characteristics- floppy ears

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