Holstein Friesian

Catalogue Type
Livestock, Poultry and Fish Breeds Catalogue
Distinguishing Characters
Size: Heavy
Head: Long narrow and straight
Wither: Slightly rounded
Body coat color: Black, White or black and white
Category
Livestock
Description
  • Origin: Holland
  • Highest milk production in the world
  • Large feeding capacity and well developed udder
  • Males may be vicious but female are docile
  • Average milk production 6000-7000 liters per lactation period of 305 days
  • Fat butter content 3.4%
  • Average body weight female:575-650 kg and male:850-1000kg