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Holstein Cattle

Holstein cattle are the most popular dairy breed in the world, and is one breed that is found in almost every country in the world, under different breed names though. Originating from Holland, they are known for producing high quantities of milk, higher than any dairy breed that exists today, but are also commonly a source of beef. Plenty of information about Holsteins can be shared here.

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When did Schleswig-Holstein speciethaler end?

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Schleswig-Holstein speciethaler ended in 1866.

How many stomachs are found in a Holstein?

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A Holstein has one stomach with four chambers. See the related question below for further information.

How many gallons of water a day do Holstein cattle drink?

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This is all too highly dependent on many other factors including air humidity, air temperature, diet, stress, whether that cow is lactating or not, reproductive demands and physiological demands. As such no definite answer can be obtained, simply because people tend to grossly overestimate (more that than underestimate) the amount of water a cow drinks per day.

The common "fact" spreading around via the media is that a Holstein (or the "average cow") will drink a bathtub full of water every day, but that in itself is misleading because it depends on the size of the bathtub and how full would be considered full for that bath tub!! Thus the answer to this question still remains as "It depends."

What bull can you breed safely to your holstein mix heifers?

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The thing I'd like to know is what the "mix" part is in the "Holstein mix" equation. Is it Jersey, Guernsey, Hereford, Milking Shorthorn, Brown Swiss, Angus, Shorthorn, etc? And what type of bull are you looking for, a beef bull or dairy? That's the most important part you need to analyze before you make your bull purchasing decisions. For any heifers, you will need to look for a calving-ease bull. For most starting heifers, Jersey or Angus is probably the best for starters.

What do holstien cows look like?

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Holstein cattle are primarily black and white in colour, the appear to be black and splashed with white up the legs, under the stomach or belly and up to the chin, where as Friesian cattle have larger amounts of black than white. Holsteins can vary from almost all white with spots or patches of white to almost all black, often with a white patch on the forehead.

How many Holstein dairy cows are there?

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Where are you talking about? On a particular farm, in a particular country, or what??

What is the life expectancy of a Holstein?

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the life expectancy depends but it is usuall around 12 and 16 years.

How much can a newborn holstein calf weigh?

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A newborn Holstein may weigh around 60 to 70 lbs. However, it's not uncommon for cows to give birth to calves 80 to 90 lbs.

How many pounds of milk can the average Holstein cow give a week?

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About 200 lbs/week. One of our cows gives about 90/day.

Are Holstein cows just used for dairy purposes?

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No. Holsteins are also slaughtered for beef, especially when they're no longer productive. Bull calves are also raised as veal calves. Most of the hamburger and veal meat come from dairy cattle that include not just Holsteins, but Jerseys, and Brown Swiss as well.

How much does a Holstein cow cost in India?

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In India, a person can expect to pay between 35,000 and 40,000 Rupees for a Holstein cow. The price you pay will be determined by the heritage of the animal, usual milk output, and other factors.

What would Holstein cattle milk be used for?

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For the making of dairy products like butter, cheese, ice cream, etc.

What are Holstein cows used for?

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Milk production.