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A N I M A L I DW E E K T E N - D A I R Y C A T T L E : G R A N T H A L L
AY R S H I R EB O S P R I M I G E N I U S TA U R U S
D E F I N I N G C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
• red and white
• medium-sized cattle and should weigh over 1200 pounds at maturity
• excel in udder conformation
• are not subject to excessive foot and leg problems
B R O W N S W I S SB O S P R I M I G E N I U S TA U R U S
D E F I N I N G C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
• grey, dark brown, tan or even almost white in color
• big floppy ears and docile temperament
• hooves, muzzle and switch are usually black
G U E R N S E YB O S P R I M I G E N I U S TA U R U S
D E F I N I N G C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
• yellow to reddish-brown with white patches
• breed has good dairy conformation, bred for utility
• a strong back, broad loin, wide rump and deep barrel
H O L S T E I NB O S P R I M I G E N I U S TA U R U S
D E F I N I N G C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
• black and white or red and white
• mature Holstein cow weighs about 1500 pounds
• normal productive life of a Holstein is six years
J E R S E YB O S P R I M I G E N I U S TA U R U S
D E F I N I N G C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
• light brown
• black feet
• relatively small in size