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==Holstein Friesan==
==Holstein Friesan==
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The Holstein Friesian is the most popular dairy breed worldwide, where they originated from The Netherlands. The Holstein and Friesian are technically two different breeds. The Friesian was very popular throughout the 20th century, where although a dairy breed it was a bit stocky in appearance and was considered more dual purpose. Over the last 2-3 decades the Holstein breed has been integrated into dairy herds, where it is now the dominant breed due to its large size and extremely high yields. Most black and white dairy cows have little Friesian genetics nowadays, such that the breed society in the UK is no longer called Holstein Friesian, but simply Holstein UK.
The Holstein Friesian is the most popular dairy breed worldwide, where they originated from The Netherlands. The Holstein and Friesian are technically two different breeds. The Friesian was very popular throughout the 20th century, where although a dairy breed it was a bit stocky in appearance and was considered more dual purpose. Over the last 2-3 decades the Holstein breed has been integrated into dairy herds, where it is now the dominant breed due to its large size and extremely high yields. Most black and white dairy cows have little Friesian genetics nowadays, such that the breed society in the UK is no longer called Holstein Friesian, but simply Holstein UK.
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Holsteins or Holstein Friesians are large cows (650-750kg) with distinct colour patterns of predominately black and white, although red and white variants do occur. They are good natured and relatively docile. Holstein Friesians are very high yielders that produce a high lifetime yield. In the UK Holstein Friesians produce on average about 8,700 litres of milk with 3.9% butterfat and 3.2% protein.
Holsteins or Holstein Friesians are large cows (650-750kg) with distinct colour patterns of predominately black and white, although red and white variants do occur. They are good natured and relatively docile. Holstein Friesians are very high yielders that produce a high lifetime yield. In the UK Holstein Friesians produce on average about 8,700 litres of milk with 3.9% butterfat and 3.2% protein.
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==Jersey==
==Jersey==
The Jersey most likely originated in Continental Europe and may share ancestry with the Guernsey and native breeds from Normandy and Brittany in France.
The Jersey most likely originated in Continental Europe and may share ancestry with the Guernsey and native breeds from Normandy and Brittany in France.