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WorksheetsDairy Breeds
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which cow is the Holstein?
Jersey
Guernsey
Milking Shorthorn
Milking Shorthorn
Brown Swiss
Ayrshire
Holstein cattle.....
originated in the Netherlands, Holland
Are black and white (sometimes red and white)
make up 90% of all dairy cattle in the USA.
Are known for producing large quantities of milk
have high milk fat content
Jersey cattle
small breed with yellowish/brown hair and black points
Originated in England
Originated in New Jersey
Are known for high butter fat content
Brown Swiss cattle.....
vary in color from silver to dark brown and are large with large ears.
deal for making cheese because of its high protein-to-fat ratio
originated in Switzerland
are not docile
Guernsey cattle....
are from England
are fawn to golden in color, and often has white legs and white areas on her body.
unique producer of rich, golden-colored milk, she was given the title “Golden Guernsey.”
small breed
are the most temperamental
Ayrshire cattle....
Rusty-red and white in color
Brought to American from Scotland in the 1800's
adaptable to their environments with lots of vigor
are known as the second most popular dairy breed
prone to be the most aggressive dairy breed
Milking Shorthorn cattle....
Originated in America
Originated in England
white and roan (red or brown mixed with white) in color, but also can be predominantly red with some white markings
dual purpose breed that can be used for milk or beef production.
