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What is a dual purpose breed?
Dual purpose means that the breed or type of cattle can be used for milking or raising beef cattle.
What are different types of cattle?
Dairy, beef, sport, draft, and dual- or tri-purpose stock.
Can you elaborate on Hereford breeds dual-purpose?
Whoever told you that the Hereford breed is a dual purpose breed is a numb-nut with his/her head stuck in the clouds. Herefords are and were solely bred for their meat, however docility was bred into these cows because of the people that originally bred and created them.
Which breeds of dairy cattle are polled?
The following breeds (which includes dual-purpose dairy cattle) are naturally polled:Red PollIrish MoiledThere are many other breeds that have strains of cattle which are polled (but not as an entirely naturally-polled breed like those mentioned above) that are the following:JerseyNorwegian RedIrish RedFjallRodkullaSwedish RedMilking ShorthornGuernseyAyrshireBrown SwissCanadienne
Where did simmental cattle come from?
Simmental cattle originated in the Simme Valley in Switzerland. They are a dual-purpose breed known for their meat and milk production capabilities. The breed has been exported to many countries worldwide for its desirable traits.
Is the dutch belted a dairy breed or a beef breed?
The Dutch Belted is typically a dairy breed.
Where did the Simmental cattle originate?
The Simmental breed originated in Switzerland as a dual-purpose breed. Simmental/Fleckvieh cattle where and are used for milk, meat, and sometimes draft.
What are the different breeds of dairy?
The most common breeds of dairy cattle are Holstein, Guernsey, Jersey, Ayrshire, and Brown Swiss. The Milking Shorthorn was originally used as a dual purpose breed, for milk and meat, but is now more often used for milk production.
Is the santa gertrudis cattle used for dairy?
No. Gerts are a beef breed, not a dairy breed.
Which breed is the smallest dairy breed?
The Jersey is the smallest dairy breed in the world. Mature weights of a Jersey top out only at 900 lbs.
What is a scottish breed of dairy cow?
Ayrshire breed is from Scotland.
What is the best dairy breed for milking?
This is subjective. Each breed have certain characteristic. Depending on your needs, and the final product(s) you are looking for will help you decide which breed is best for you. Another issue is that depending on your location and whether or not the milk is for you family or a commercial operation will dictate the range of dairy or dual-purpose breeds you have to choose from. As far as milk quality Jersey cows are favored for their high butterfat, docile nature and are generally don't have problems when giving birth. Lately people have been breeding them larger and for greater milk production with less emphasis on butterfat. You also have Ayrshires which have moderate butterfat and are a hardy breed.
