History of dairy cow breeds: Holstein - MSU Extension
Dec 26, 2014 · Holstein cows are the most recognized breed of dairy cattle with distinctive black and white or red and white markings. Photo by ANR Communications, MSU Extension. Have you ever looked at a dairy cow and wondered about the history of the breed?
Holstein Friesian - Wikipedia
The Holstein Friesian is an international breed or group of breeds of dairy cattle. It originated in Frisia, stretching from the Dutch province of North Holland to the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Holstein Association USA, The World's Largest Dairy Cattle Breed ...
Holstein Association USA is the world's largest dairy cattle breed organization, offering information services to all dairy producers. The Holstein Association offers dairy cattle identification, genetic evaluation, type evaluation, mating programs and inbreeding management programs to improve dairy herd management.
Holstein-Friesian | Dairy Cattle, Milk Production & Breeding
Oct 12, 2024 · Holstein-Friesian, breed of large dairy cattle originating in northern Holland and Friesland. Its chief characteristics are its large size and black and white spotted markings, sharply defined rather than blended. These cattle are believed to have been selected for …
Holstein Cattle Breed Spotlight
Oct 16, 2023 · Holstein cattle are the world's most popular dairy breed, known for their high milk production, gentle temperament, and adaptability. Learn more about this versatile and productive breed in our spotlight.
Holstein - The Cattle Site
Sep 29, 2022 · Holsteins are most quickly recognized by their distinctive colour markings and outstanding milk production. Holsteins are large cattle with colour patterns of black and white or red and white. A healthy Holstein calf weighs 90 pounds or more at birth. A mature Holstein cow weighs about 1500 pounds and stand 58 inches tall at the shoulder.
Holstein Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Holstein cow is the worlds best dairy cow and the breed holds the world record for the amount of milk produced by one cow in a year. They are also very good mothers with excellent maternal instincts and are quite fertile.
Holstein 101
You’ve come to the right place! Holstein cattle are the most prominent of the seven major dairy breeds in the United States, easily recognizable by their distinctive black and white markings. Cows of Holstein descent make up over 90% of the cows on U.S. dairy farms.
Holstein Cow Facts - American Dairy Association North East
Holstein cows are the commonly known black and white spotted dairy cows. Learn more about this breed and their unique spots at American Dairy Association NE.
The Holstein Dairy Cow | Animal Science with Extension
Apr 7, 2016 · Holstein cows are the most recognized breed of dairy cattle with distinctive black and white or red and white markings. Have you ever looked at a dairy cow and wondered about the history of the breed?