The Holstein is the largest dairy breed. A mature cow weighs at least 1600 lbs, where as bulls can weigh around 2200 lbs. The Brown Swiss is a close second, with mature weights of cows being around 1400 lbs.
Yes, but for best milk production yearly breeding is advised.
There is no "other" name. Dairy cows are dairy cows, no matter how you look at it, particularly in reference to mature females that are raised for the production of milk.
Cow milk does not directly contribute to the production of mucus in the human body. Some people may experience increased mucus production after consuming dairy products due to individual sensitivities or allergies.
Udder size is heritable, yes. This is quantified by milk production: as we've seen in dairy cows, the larger the udder the more milk a cow will (or should) produce.
A dairy cow. Holsteins are the largest milk producers of all dairy breeds.
Cow & Gate is based in the United Kingdom. Cow and Gate is a dairy product company; which expanded into bottled milk, distribution, and baby food production.
holstein cows are known for their high quantity of milk production although other breeds of dairy cattle produce a higher quality or butter fat content than the holstein. the jersey cow is one example of milk cow that produced a lot of cream in the milk.
It's a hormone that helps initiate milk-let down. This is highly useful if a cow can't or won't give milk for her calf, or if a dairy cow is not producing milk after birth or during her initial production cycle.
It gives more milk than what it would normally produce for its calf. That's what constitutes a cow for being a dairy cow.
Jersey cow.
Don't you know that "mother dairy milk" and cow's milk are the same thing? Everyone associates "dairy" with cows, unless otherwise specified like goats or sheep or camels.
Dairy cattle like Holsteins, Brown Swiss and Jerseys.