Showing Dairy Cattle - A Brief Overview
The Six Breeds of CowsHOlsteinsOriginating in Holland, this breed is the most popular in the United States. Holsteins' demeanors can vary from animal to animal.
http://www.eastsideholsteins.com/shows.php JerseysThis breed produces very high quality milk and cream and originated from the Island of Jersey, near France. Jerseys are typically stubborn and difficult to show. http://naj.usjersey.com/TheJerseyCow.aspx
AyrshiresAyrshires are from Scotland, originally. They are known to have a lot of energy and produce milk efficiently. This breed tends to have a lot of energy and a mild temperament.
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/Ayrshire-cattle-heritage-livestock-zeylaf.aspx Milking ShorthornsThis breed is from England and is not very popular in the United States. Theses animals are typically described as docile.
http://www.thecountrytoday.com/front_page/article_f9d913a0-c64e-11df-8076-001cc4c03286.html GuernseysGuernseys are from the English Channel and have a unique color of milk, yellow. This breed is also described as docile.
http://www.thecattlesite.com/breeds/dairy/21/guernsey/overview Brown SwissThis breed originates from the Alps and typically has a very calm demeanor.
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Timeline1 Year Before - look for dairy shows
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