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Holstein Friesian (Dairy)
Extremely popular dairy breed. Most commonly black and white but a few red and white. Average cow weight 800-900kg. Average bull weight 900-1050kg. Highest average milk production over all breeds. Good temperament and outstanding ability to produce milk |
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photo by Sarah Damrow |
Ayrshire (Dairy)
Usually red (mahogany) and white or mostly red or mostly white. Smaller than Holsteins. Renowned for longevity, temperament Hi-Ayr View March Madness (photo by Sarah Damrow) |
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(photo by Cybil Fisher) |
Guernsey (Dairy)
This breed originated in the Island of Guernsey, and the cattle are about the same size as Ayrshires. It has an average UK milk yield of 5 - 6,000 litres, with a butterfat content of 4.68% and a protein of 3.56%. Hi-Guern View Dancing Diva (photo by Cybil Fisher) |
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Jersey (Dairy)
Originally from the Channel Islands. Small dainty cattle with fine bone structure. Colour varies greatly from cream to golden brown to almost black. Short concave head with large expressive eyes. Very high quality milk (6.0% fat, 4.2% protein).Easy calving. |
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Brown Swiss (Dairy)
Large dairy breed, originally from Switzerland. Uniformly brown or grey-brown. Increasing in popularity due to high yields of milk protein. Milk yields of 6,500kg (4.0% fat, 3.7% protein). Average cow weight 600-700kg. Average bull weight 1000-1200kg. |
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Angus
Small framed beef cattle, hardy. Black or sometimes red, dominant colour marking, Polled. Early maturing, easy calving, good food conversion efficiency, superior carcase quality. First choice of quality butchers. |
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Beef Shorthorn
Oldest native British breed. Red, white or roan. Renowned for docile temperament, longevity, prolifacy, easy calving, adaptability to thrive in any climate / environment. Average cow weight 500-600kg. Average bull weight 700-900kg |
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Hereford
Most widely distributed beef breed. Medium sized. The basic colour is red. Dominant white face is its trademark. Average cow weight 500-600kg. Average bull weight 800-900kg. |
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Charolais
Originates from France. Medium to large framed, late maturing beef cattle with excellent meat conformation. Colour is white to cream, with dominant colour marking. Average cow weight 700-900kg. Average bull weight 1100-1400kg. Either purebred or crossbred meat production. Exceptional growth rates, high feed conversion efficiency, lean carcase quality and comfirmation. |
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Brahman
Characteristics - large, drooping ears. Shades of white/gray color. Hump at the point of shoulder |
