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HOLSTEIN Largest breed in America on 90% of dairiesOriginated in the NetherlandsKnown for large amount of milk they produce
JERSERY Second largest breed in USOne of the oldest breeds thought toOriginate on the British Isle of JerseyMedium amount of milk with High components.
BROWN SWISS
Oldest Breed in USOriginated in SwitzerlandVery adaptableLarge amounts of milk with high components.
DEVON
Oldest breed in world.Brought to US by English settlersIn 1623. An original dual purpose cow thatIs now strictly beef. Hardy and highly adaptable
HORSES
Originated in the Arab CountriesCompact bodyQuick learnersOne less VertebraeMust be 100% bloodline
AMERICAN QUARTER
Brought into US by the SpanishSmall sturdy horse built to workIntelligent, nimble and quick with A natural cow instinctThe “Cowboy’s Choice”
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
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
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
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