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Breeds of Livestock
Dairy Breeds
- Originated in the Netherlands
- Most popular U.S. dairy breed;
constitutes 90% of the U.S. dairy herd
- Characteristics:
- large framed
- black and white
- 19,444 lbs of milk per lactation; 3.6% fat
- a mature female weighs 1500 lbs while a newborn calf weighs 95 lbs.
- Holsteins produce the most volume of milk of all dairy breeds.
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See additional examples of the Holstein breed.
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For more information about this breed, see:
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