A. Originated in Switzerland
B. Black and white or red and white
C. Mature cattle weigh about 1500 lbs.
D. Av. milk production is 17,408 lbs. per yr.
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Jersey
A. Originated on an island near France
B. One of the oldest dairy breeds
C. Mature cows weigh about 900 lbs.
D. Mature bulls weigh 1200-1800 lbs.
E. Average milk prod. is 11,700 lbs. per yr.
F. Light brown with black points
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Brown Swiss
A. Originated in Switzerland
B. Light to dark brown
C. Mature cattle weigh over 1250 lbs.
D. Average milk prod. is 12,100 lbs. per yr.
E. Top producers can top over 23,000 lbs.
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Guernsey
A. Originated on an island near France
B. Known for high butterfat, high protein milk
C. Average milk prod. is 14,667 lbs. per yr.
D. Light red with white body marks
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Ayrshire
A. Originated in Scotland
B. Red and white only recognized color
C. Mature cattle weigh over 1200 lbs.
D. Average milk prod. is 12,000 lbs. per yr.
E. Top producers can top over 20,000 lbs.
