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Holsteins are a breed of cattle, which are black and white and they originate from Freisland, that is also where Frisians are from!!! :)

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Where did the cow breed Holstien originate from?

The Holstein breed of cattle originated in the northern region of Europe, with its name coming from the Holstein region in Germany. They are known for their distinctive black and white color pattern and are widely used for milk production worldwide.


What is the average weight of a holstien cow?

The average weight of a Holstein cow typically ranges between 1,400 to 1,800 pounds (635 to 816 kilograms). However, individual weights can vary based on factors such as age, genetics, and diet. Holsteins are known for their large size and are the most common dairy breed in the United States.


What is the most money ever paid for a cow at auction?

The World Record for the most expensive cow is currently $1.3 Million Dollars to a cow called Missy, a Holstien cow that was owned by Boylce Thompson in Frenchfort, Prince Edward Island in 2009, at three years of age, she went to auction at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and was sold and shipped to two rich buyers in the United States. She is the second cow every to crack the Million Dollar mark to a cow called Jessica and she only reaced $1.1 Million Dollars in 2007 at the exact same place, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and was sold to a Rich Dutchman and was shipped to Denmark along side Missys Mother and Aunty who sold for $138 990 each and also went to the rich Dutchman and later on was sold on to a Dairy Farmer in Ohio, United States of America. Missy is currently under a Embryo contract with a Neighbouring dairy farm and her Embryos will be sold World-Wide for a estimated price of $ 730 000 each and they are also sexed embryos. What A Cow!!!! She is currently 10 years of age and is the future of the Dairy Industry


Related Questions

What territory was taken from denmark as part of the plan to unify Germany?

Schleswig-Holstien


What cow makes the most milk?

These are the breeds of Dairy Cows: Holstien Friesian (Black and white) Holstien (Red and White, these are original holstiens) Guernsey (Gold and White) Milking Shorthorn (dark red) Ayrshire (Red and white) Jersey (small and brown) Brown Swiss (large and brown) Holstien Friesians produce the most milk. so do holstiens. Jerseys produce milk with high butterfat,and so do guernsey.


What are different types of dairy cows?

Jersey Holstien Ayrshire Guernsy Brown Swiss Milking Shorthorn


Name five cow dairy breeds?

Jersey, Guernsey, Holstien, Brown Swiss and Ayshire, plus the Milking Shorthorn.


What ever happened to Logan School in Holstien Park?

Logan School was knocked down and is now Seniors Park run by the Chicago Park District


What cow gives most milk?

Dairy cows, those cows that are selected for and bred to produce milk.


Who deliever Computers in a box that looked like a cow?

Gateway. The box doesn`t LOOK like a cow, but they have the holstien cow black and white color pattern on it.


What are 5 breeds of US dairy cattle?

The 5 breeds of US dairy cattle are Holstien, Guernsey, Brown Swiss, Jersey, and Ayrshire. I know this because I have cows and am in 4-H.


Where is King Alfred School Ploen?

King Alfred School in ploen is in North Germany and was started when the British Army needed a school for educating the children of service men after ww2. It is situated in the Schlzwick Holstien area of Germany


Why are cows blackwhite?

that's the holstien breed. they are black and white. there are many other breeds such as, ashire, jersey, milking shorthorn, guernsey, brahma. there are alot and all are different colors and produce different products.(milk, cheese,butter, ect.)


Where did the cow breed Holstien originate from?

The Holstein breed of cattle originated in the northern region of Europe, with its name coming from the Holstein region in Germany. They are known for their distinctive black and white color pattern and are widely used for milk production worldwide.


How do you avoid being kicked by a holstien dairy cow?

Put some hobbles or a no-kick device on her. It's really hard to avoid getting kicked at when you're trying to milk her out, so something like those mentioned above may help.