The Holstein breed of cattle, also known as Holstein or Friesians, are a broader breed of cattle traditionally raised as one of the world's main dairy-producing livestock. Among many other nations, they have been recognized due to their success in generating large volumes of milk. Holsteins are usually seen by distinctive red and white or black and white color patterns. Red and white is a recessive gene, which happens if the dam (mother) or sire (father) are also carriers or have the characteristic to carry milk. Holstein cattle are large sluggish cattle no matter the gender.
Dairy cows are a type of cattle cow bred specifically for the production of greater quantities of milk used to make a range of common dairy products from cheeses, to yogurts, butters, ice cream, and sour cream. Increasingly specialized from beef cattle, dairy cows are raised in herds on dairy farms where they will spend between 2-4 years producing milk before being marketed for beef. Cattle are farmed for a variety of human products that include milk and beef, but also include leathers, fats, gelatins, and medicinal bi-products.
Holstein Friesian Cattle have a shoulder height between 53.9”-59.8” (137-152 cm), body length from 93”-98” (235-250 cm), standing height of roughly 62.2”-67.3” (158-171 cm), and a body width of 23.6”-25.6” (60-65 cm). Weights of Holstein Friesian Cattle vary between males and females with males weighing between 1200-1400 lb (545-635 kg) and females from 1500-1700 lb (680-770 kg). Holstein Friesian Cattle have a typical productive lifespan of 4-6 years and natural lifespans of 15-20 years.
The Holstein breed of cattle, also known as Holstein or Friesians, are a broader breed of cattle traditionally raised as one of the world's main dairy-producing livestock. Among many other nations, they have been recognized due to their success in generating large volumes of milk. Holsteins are usually seen by distinctive red and white or black and white color patterns. Red and white is a recessive gene, which happens if the dam (mother) or sire (father) are also carriers or have the characteristic to carry milk. Holstein cattle are large sluggish cattle no matter the gender.
Dairy cows are a type of cattle cow bred specifically for the production of greater quantities of milk used to make a range of common dairy products from cheeses, to yogurts, butters, ice cream, and sour cream. Increasingly specialized from beef cattle, dairy cows are raised in herds on dairy farms where they will spend between 2-4 years producing milk before being marketed for beef. Cattle are farmed for a variety of human products that include milk and beef, but also include leathers, fats, gelatins, and medicinal bi-products.
Holstein Friesian Cattle have a shoulder height between 53.9”-59.8” (137-152 cm), body length from 93”-98” (235-250 cm), standing height of roughly 62.2”-67.3” (158-171 cm), and a body width of 23.6”-25.6” (60-65 cm). Weights of Holstein Friesian Cattle vary between males and females with males weighing between 1200-1400 lb (545-635 kg) and females from 1500-1700 lb (680-770 kg). Holstein Friesian Cattle have a typical productive lifespan of 4-6 years and natural lifespans of 15-20 years.
