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Holstein Friesians are a breed of dairy cattle originating from the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Friesland, and Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany. They are known as the world's highest-production dairy animals.



Holstein Friesian

 Originated from the northern parts of Netherlands, especially in the province of Friesland.
 Largest dairy breed and ruggedly built is shape and possess large udder.
 Breeds have typical marking of black and white that make them easily distinguishable.
 The average milk production of cow is 6000 to 7000 kgs per lactation.



Breed characteristics

 Holsteins have distinctive markings, usually black and white or red and white in colour, typically exhibiting piebald patterns.



 A healthy calf weighs 40 to 50 kg or more at birth.
 A mature Holstein cow typically weighs 680–770 kg and stands 145–165 cm (58–65 in) tall at the shoulder.
 Holstein heifers should be bred by 11 to 14 months of age, when they weigh 317–340 kg (700–750 lb) or 55% of adult weight.
 Generally, breeders plan for Holstein heifers to calve for the first time between 21 and 24 months of age and 80% of adult bodyweight.
 The gestation period is about nine and a half months.



• Holsteins have the highest milk productions in the world. They have an unequalled genetically anchored achievement ability which has no biological ceiling. Hereditary enhancements of 1 to 2 percent for each year are absolutely sensible.