DAIRY AND HORSE BREEDS

Do you know who is who??

HOLSTEIN Largest breed in America on 90% of dairiesOriginated in the NetherlandsKnown for large amount of milk they produce

JERSERY Second largest breed in USOne of the oldest breeds thought toOriginate on the British Isle of JerseyMedium amount of milk with High components.

BROWN SWISS

Oldest Breed in USOriginated in SwitzerlandVery adaptableLarge amounts of milk with high components.

DEVON

Oldest breed in world.Brought to US by English settlersIn 1623. An original dual purpose cow thatIs now strictly beef. Hardy and highly adaptable

HORSES

Originated in the Arab CountriesCompact bodyQuick learnersOne less VertebraeMust be 100% bloodline

AMERICAN QUARTER

Brought into US by the SpanishSmall sturdy horse built to workIntelligent, nimble and quick with A natural cow instinctThe “Cowboy’s Choice”

PAINT

Originated in SpainEasy going and FriendlyDistinctive Coloring

Brahma Beef

Beef Cows

Brahman

Originated in India

Tolerant of extreme temps

Docile

Medium in size

Resistant to pest, parasites and diseases

Secretes an oil that repels insects

Hereford

Most popular breed in US

Medium size

Naturally hornless (polled)

Good mothers

Develop early

Ease of fleshing

Good milk production

Excellent marbling

Red Angus-most popular bull selected for artificial insemination

Angus

Originated in England

Horned and polled

Known for longevity

Very docile

Ease of calving

Good milkers

Very maternal

Very lean, red meat

Angus Beef

Hereford Beef

Yorkshire Pig

Swine (Pigs)

Yorkshire

Most common breed in US

Originated in England, County of York

Arrived in US in 1830

Very durable and muscular

Very lean meat and low backfat

Completely white or pinkish

Hampshire

Originated in New York State

Crossbreeding in 1890

Second most popular breed in US

Quick growth and maturity

Great Disposition

Sweet meat, marbling, spareribs and shoulders

Solid red color

Duroc

Originated in Wessex, England

Arrived in US 1825-35

Oldest breed in the US

Heavily muscled lean meat

Black with white belt/stripe around front legs and belly

Duroc Pigs

Hampshire

Lincoln Sheep

Sheep

Lincoln

Originated in England

Came to US 1890

Bred and used for wool production

Long wool

Course and heavy

Calm and gentle disposition

Suffolk

Originated in Spain

Spread throughout world in 1800’s

Known for having the finest wool in world

Very hardy and adaptable

Ave 125-180lbs

Merino

Most popular breed in US

50% of registrations

Medium quality wool

Bred mostly for meat

Easy lambing

Good milk production

Strong big sheep

Ave. 180-250lbs

Common Farm AnimalsMerino Sheep

Suffolk Sheep

Saanen Goats

Goats

Saanen Swiss

Most popular breed in US

Largest of the breed at 30-35 inches tall

Top milk producer

2-3 gallons a day

High protein and butterfat-2-3%

Nubian

Originated in French Alps

Medium build at 30 inches

Known for high milk production and quality of milk

2 gallons/day

3.5% butterfat

High adaptability and hearty

Alpine

Mix of English/African/Indian

Medium build at 30 inches tall

All purpose goat-milk, meat and hide

Low volume of milk

High butterfat at 4-5% butterfat

Alpine Goats

Nubian