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FREISIAN

Where is it from?
Origin: Friesland, a province
in the Netherlands, and parts of
northern Germany.
FREISIAN

What does it produce?

Developed in the UK, they are
dual-purpose (milk and meat
production).Smaller in size than
Holsteins but produce higher quality
milk with more butterfat and
protein. They are specifically bred
for maximum milk production.
FREISIAN

What method of breeding is

used?
Friesian cattle are frequently
crossed with other breeds to
combine traits such as:Jersey
(improved butterfat and protein
content in milk).Brown Swiss (for
resilience and adaptability).
 FREISIAN
Weight of Male and Female Cattle:
Male Friesian Cattle (Bulls):
Mature Weight: 1,000 to 1,200 kilograms
(2,200 to 2,650 pounds)At Birth: 40 to
50 kilograms (88 to 110 pounds)
Female Friesian Cattle (Cows):
Mature Weight: 550 to 650 kilograms
(1,200 to 1,430 pounds)At Birth: 35 to
45 kilograms (77 to 99 pounds)
 FREISIAN

What is its color?

Appearance: Black and white or
sometimes red and white coat patterns .
Large body size.
Long legs and a straight back.
AYRSHI
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AYRSHIRE

Where is it from?:
Origins: Developed in the County
of Ayr, Scotland, during the late 18th
century.Global Spread: Popular in
countries like the United States,
Canada, New Zealand, and South
Africa, thanks to their durability and
milk quality.
AYRSHIRE

What does it
produce?
Ayrshire cattle produce high-
quality milk, often preferred for
cheese-making due to its ideal
fat-to-protein ratio.
AYRSHIRE
What method of breeding is
used?
Below are common methods
used for breeding Ayrshire
cattle:
1. Natural Mating:
2. Artificial Insemination (AI):
3. Embryo Transfer (ET):
4. Crossbreeding:
5. Selective Breeding:
6. Genomic Selection:
 AYRSHIRE
Weight of Male and Female
Cattle:
Mature Bulls(MALE): Weigh around
850–1,000 kilograms (1,870–2,200
pounds).
Mature Cows(FEMALE): Weigh
between 500–600 kilograms (1,100–
 AYRSHIRE

What is its color?

Typically red and white, with
patterns varying from mostly white to
almost all red.
JERSEY
JERSEY

Where is it from?:
Origin: The island of Jersey,
where strict breeding regulations
were established to maintain
purity.Global Popularity: Widely
distributed in countries like the
USA, India, New Zealand, and
Australia.
JERSEY
What does it
produce?
Known for producing high-
quality milk with excellent butterfat
and protein content.Average Yield:
4,500–6,000 liters (1,200–1,600
gallons) per lactation. Ideal for
making butter, cheese, and other
dairy products due to its rich milk.
JERSEY
What method of breeding is
used?
Below are common methods
used for breeding Ayrshire
cattle:
1. Natural Mating:
2. Artificial Insemination (AI):
3. Embryo Transfer (ET):
4. Crossbreeding:
5. Selective Breeding:
6. Genomic Selection:
 JERSEY
Weight of Male and Female
Cattle:
Mature Bulls(MALE): Weigh around
600–900 kilograms (1,300–2,000
pounds).
Mature Cows(FEMALE): Weigh
between 400–500 kilograms (880–
 JERSEY

What is its color?

Shades range from light fawn to
dark brown, often with white patches.
HEREFO
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HEREFORD

Where is it from?:
The breed originated in
Herefordshire, England, in the
18th century. It was developed
through selective breeding of
local cattle to create a more
efficient and high-quality beef
HEREFORD
What does it
produce?
The Hereford is a British
breed of beef cattle that is
known for its hardiness,
high meat quality, and
efficient production.
HEREFORD
What method of breeding is used?
Below are common methods used
for breeding Ayrshire cattle:
1. Natural Mating:
2. Artificial Insemination (AI):
3. Embryo Transfer (ET):
4. Crossbreeding:
5. Selective Breeding:
6. Genomic Selection:
7. Using Performance Records and
Data Analysis
8. Inbreeding Control
 HEREFORD
Weight of Male and Female Cattle:
Male (Bull) Weight:Adult Bulls: Adult male Hereford
cattle typically weigh between 1,800 to 2,500 pounds (800
to 1,134 kg).Young Bulls:
At around 12 months, young bulls (yearlings) can weigh
between 1,000 to 1,200 pounds (454 to 544 kg).Bulls may
weigh even more in certain high-performance breeding
programs, especially those with superior genetics and
good feeding practices.
2. Female (Cow) Weight: Adult Cows:
Adult female Hereford cattle generally weigh between
1,200 to 1,800 pounds (545 to 800 kg).Young Heifers: At
about 12 months of age, heifers (young female cattle)
typically weigh around 700 to 1,000 pounds (318 to 454
 HEREFORD

What is its color?

The typical Hereford has a reddish-
brown coat with a white face. Some
individuals may also have white on the
underside, legs, and around the neck.
DEVON
DEVON

Where is it from?:
The Devon breed originated in
the southwest of England,
specifically in the county of Devon
(hence the name). It is one of the
oldest British beef cattle breeds
and has been developed over
centuries, with roots tracing back
to the early 17th century.
DEVON
What does it
produce?
Historically, the Devon
was used both for its beef
and as a draught animal in
agriculture due to its
strength and endurance.
DEVON
What method of breeding is
used?
Crossbreeding with other breeds:
While purebred Devons are highly
regarded, the breed has also been
used in crossbreeding programs to
enhance traits like growth rate and
disease resistance. For example,
crossbreeding with Charolais or
Limousin can produce offspring with
enhanced growth rates, while still
retaining the Devon's excellent meat
 DEVON
Weight of Male and Female Cattle:
Bulls typically weigh between 1,800
to 2,400 pounds (800 to 1,090 kg).
Cows are smaller and typically weigh
between 1,200 to 1,500 pounds (545
to 680 kg).
The Devon is a medium to large-sized
breed with well-muscled bodies and
strong frames.
 DEVON

What is its color?

he Devon is known for its rich, deep red
coat, which ranges from a light chestnut to
a dark, almost mahogany color. The breed
has a smooth coat with no white markings.
BLACK
ANGUS
BLACK ANGUS

Where is it from?:
Black Angus cattle originated in
Scotland in the early 19th century.
The breed was developed from
native Scottish cattle, specifically
from the Angus and Galloway
breeds. These cattle were selected
for their hardiness, meat quality,
and ease of handling.
BLACK ANGUS
What does it
produce?
The Black Angus breed of
cattle is one of the most
popular and well-known beef
cattle breeds worldwide,
particularly prized for its high-
quality beef.
BLACK ANGUS
What method of breeding is used?
Black Angus cattle are often used
in crossbreeding programs to improve
meat quality, growth rates, and other
desirable traits in commercial cattle
herds. Crossbreeding Angus with other
breeds, such as Hereford or Charolais,
results in offspring with the hybrid vigor
that combines the growth efficiency and
hardiness of the crossbred animals while
maintaining the high-quality beef
characteristics of the Angus.Artificial
insemination (AI) is widely used to
ensure the best genetics are passed on
BLACK ANGUS
Weight of Male and Female
Cattle:
Bulls typically weigh between
1,800 to 2,500 pounds (800 to
1,134 kg).Cows generally weigh
between 1,000 to 1,400 pounds
(450 to 635 kg).
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What is its color?

Black Angus cattle are solid black, which
is a distinguishing feature of the breed. This
is in contrast to the Red Angus, which is a
separate but related breed that is red in
color.
SIMMENTAL
SIMMENTAL

Where is it
from?:
The Simmental breed
originated in the Simme
Valley of Switzerland,
dating back to the Middle
SIMMENTAL
What does it produce?
Simmental cattle are renowned for
their beef production. Their meat is
well-marbled, tender, and flavorful,
making it a favorite for premium beef
markets. Simmentals are also excellent
dairy producers. While modern breeding
often focuses on beef traits, the breed's
dairy capability remains strong.
SIMMENTAL
What method of breeding is used?
Purebreeding: Many farmers
maintain purebred Simmental herds to
focus on preserving the breed's
traits.Crossbreeding: Simmental cattle
are widely used in crossbreeding
programs to enhance traits like growth
rate, muscling, and milk production in
other breeds.For example, crossing
Simmental with Angus can result in
high-quality beef animals with good
growth and marbling.Artificial
Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer:
These modern breeding techniques are
SIMMENTAL
Weight of Male and Female
Cattle:
Bulls weigh between 2,000 to
2,800 pounds (900 to 1,300 kg).
Cows weigh between 1,200 to
1,600 pounds (550 to 750 kg).
 SIMMENTAL

What is its color?

Simmental cattle typically have a
distinctive red-and-white or yellow-
and-white coat,