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Did hereford cows and longhorn cattle breed?

Hereford cows and longhorn cattle can breed and produce hybrid offspring, but it is not a common practice since they are different breeds with distinct characteristics and breeding goals. Breeding between these two breeds may not be ideal for maintaining the desired traits of either breed.


What breeds does jersey guernsey and friesian have the same?

Jersey, Guernsey, and Friesian cattle are all dairy cattle breeds known for their high milk production abilities. They are all known for producing high-quality milk with butterfat and protein content. Additionally, all three breeds are popular choices for dairy farming due to their adaptability to various climates and conditions.


How many hands is a friesian?

A purebred Friesian is usually 15hh-17hh, although today horses are being bred bigger. Part-breds will be smaller, depending on what breeds they are mixed with. Look up Friesians on the Internet for more information, Winnie the Horse Gentler


How much does a white face cow weigh?

It all depends on what you are referring to as a "white face" cow: Are you referring to a: Simmental? Hereford? Simmental cross? Hereford cross? or... The famous Angus x Hereford black baldy? No matter, a beef cow of the typical breeds above weighs between 1100 and 1700 lbs. Simmentals are typically bigger than the Herefords and Hereford crosses, so some Simmental cows can reach up to 1800 lbs where the big Herefords only reach up to 1600 lbs.


What is the fat percentage in Holstein Friesian cow?

The fat percentage in Holstein Friesian cows typically ranges from 3.5% to 4.5% in their milk. However, this can vary based on factors such as diet, age, and overall health of the cow. Holsteins are primarily known for their high milk yield rather than fat content, which is lower compared to some other dairy breeds.

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Which 2 breeds to cross to find hereford?

Hereford is a pure breed, and the origin of the colour pattern of the Hereford breed is pretty much unknown. So you can't find two breeds to cross to find Hereford, unless you can find a Hereford cow and a Hereford bull and "find" a Hereford calf!


What is a jersey and a hereford?

Jerseys and Herefords are breeds of cattle.


Which cow breeds are good for milk production?

Holstein Friesian cattle


What 2 breeds did the friesian come from?

The Friesian horse dates back to the early 1600's. It's a cross between West German horses and the Andalusian horses. These horses were bred by the monks of Friesland, a province in the Netherlands.


What horse breeds originated in the Netherlands?

I don't know all of them but I know that the Friesian did.


What breed of horse was used in the movie Eragon?

I am pretty sure the black horse is a Friesian. There are a few other breeds it could have been, like a fell or dales pony, but it is most likely a Friesian.


What are the 3 types of british cattle breeds?

Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorns.


Did hereford cows and longhorn cattle breed?

Hereford cows and longhorn cattle can breed and produce hybrid offspring, but it is not a common practice since they are different breeds with distinct characteristics and breeding goals. Breeding between these two breeds may not be ideal for maintaining the desired traits of either breed.


Five common breeds of dairy cow?

That really depends on where you're located. In North America for example, the most common cattle breed is Angus, followed by the Holstein. However, the Composite breed (or "breed" rather) is also the most popular in North America, since it is found on most commercial cow-calf operations and in the majority of feedlots.


What are the main breeds of cattle in the US?

The main breeds are Angus (being the most popular), Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Simmental.


What are 3 predominate English beef breeds in the US?

Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn.


What breeds does jersey guernsey and friesian have the same?

Jersey, Guernsey, and Friesian cattle are all dairy cattle breeds known for their high milk production abilities. They are all known for producing high-quality milk with butterfat and protein content. Additionally, all three breeds are popular choices for dairy farming due to their adaptability to various climates and conditions.