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. |