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Breeds of Dairy Cows

There are many different breeds of dairy cows. A breed is a group of animals with a similar appearance and behavior. The two most recognized and well-known breeds of dairy cattle are the Holstein cow and the Jersey cow. Learn more about each type of dairy cow below!

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Holstein

Holsteins are the best known of the types of cows belonging to the dairy breeds, with her black-and-white spotted body.

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Jersey

Jerseys are known for their large eyes and brown color. They also give milk that is high in butterfat and perfect for ice cream!

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Brown Swiss

Many dairy historians consider Brown Swiss cows to be the oldest of all the types of milk cows or dairy breeds.

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Guernsey

Guernseys are brown or fawn (light yellowish tan) with white spots of various sizes on the body or face.

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Ayrshire

Ayrshire cows feature beautiful reddish-brown mahogany colored spots on their white body.

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Red and White Holstein

Red and White Holstein cows are the most recently recognized breed and were first seen in 1964.

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Milking Shorthorn

Milking Shorthorn cows were the first breed to enter the United States in the early 1780’s.

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