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This hybrid was developed by the Brazilian breeders by crossing the local Brazilian Gyr and the Dutch Holstein to help meet the high milk demand in Brazil. Having been introduced in the 1940s, the Girolando is a bit new to the dairy cattle list. Because of this, they have a strong body build.įurthermore, they are resistant to tropical diseases and are more adaptable to hotter climates. They are excellent foragers and do not need any feeding aid or frequent supplements. The Girolando is a Brazilian breed most famous for its black and white coat color patterns. It has a large milk output that satisfies the needs of the dairy industry, but equally, owing to its stockier body, it produces high yields of beef. The Lakenvelder is a multipurpose cow breed. They also have a body structure most similar to dairy cattle and are naturally polled. The main distinguishing feature of the Lakenvelder is the large white belt around the cow’s waistline. Since then, many local breeders and farmers started crossing their local cattle with the Dutch Belted to satisfy the growing demand for belted cows. The Lakenvelder is native to Switzerland and Austria but was first introduced to the Netherlands in the 17th century. This breed is also popular amongst cattle breeders because of the beautiful belted look which when crossed with other breeds, gives the popular “belt”.
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LakenvelderĪlso known as the Dutch Belted cow, the Lakenvelder is the only striped black and white cow whose ancestry can be traced and linked back to the original ‘canvassed’ cattle breeds. Notably, both its products are equally popular amongst the consumers.
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The Blaarkop is a multipurpose cow, usually reared for its amazing output of both milk and beef.
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CharacteristicsĪs suggested by the name, this cow h as color blisters or patches, usually white, around the eyes, head, and belly.Īmong the other outstanding features include a medium-sized body, small and curved horns, a square head, a solid color coat with random white patches, and a tail with a white tip. Their ancestors too can be traced back to medieval cattle. With a history dating back to the 14th century, the Blaarkop is regarded as one of the oldest Dutch cattle breeds, and to this day, they are mostly bred in Groningen province in the Netherlands. This cow’s unique color codes usually add visual interest to the environment. German Black Piedīlaarkop is a unique black-and-white cow breed that stands out beautifully amongst the herd. ‘Blaarkop’ is a Dutch word meaning ‘blister head,’ basically describing the physical appearance and color patterning of the cow, usually with the head and belly having lighter colors (white), and darker elsewhere. At the peak of productivity, they can be milked three times a day and can produce over 72000 pounds of milk per year. The Holstein has a large milk output and is specifically reared for milk production. It has a 6-year productive lifespan but can live longer. The Holstein is a polled large cow with distinctive black and white patches, and at times red. However, the breed was first introduced in the U.S. They were developed by dairy breeders who sought to have a breed that could produce more milk while consuming less feed, and for over 2000 years, they have been carefully bred for milk production. This breed was originally a cross-breed of black Batavian cattle and white Friesian cows and was developed in Friesland (Currently Holland). They are easily recognizable because of their black and white patches, while the stylish Holstein also has a variety of black and red coloration with white patches. The Holstein is a favorite amongst dairy farmers because of its outstanding milk production.