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Ayrshires are medium sized cows (500-600kg) and are considered '''hardier''' than the other dairy breeds. They are '''red and white''' in colour which vary in shade from very light to very dark mahogany. The colour markings vary from virtually all red to all white. The spots are usually very jagged at the edges and often small and scattered over the entire body of the cow. They are able to forage and rustle for themselves under adverse conditions and '''can adapt to all management systems'''. Ayrshire cattle have '''horns''' but they are usually '''dehorned''' nowadays.  Ayrshires produce on average about 6,900 litres of milk with 4.1% butterfat and 3.3% protein.   

Ayrshires are medium sized cows (500-600kg) and are considered '''hardier''' than the other dairy breeds. They are '''red and white''' in colour which vary in shade from very light to very dark mahogany. The colour markings vary from virtually all red to all white. The spots are usually very jagged at the edges and often small and scattered over the entire body of the cow. They are able to forage and rustle for themselves under adverse conditions and '''can adapt to all management systems'''. Ayrshire cattle have '''horns''' but they are usually '''dehorned''' nowadays.  Ayrshires produce on average about 6,900 litres of milk with 4.1% butterfat and 3.3% protein.   

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