Just like dogs or horses, there are many different breeds and types of cows. What does the word breed mean? A breed is a group of animals with a similar appearance and behavior. The two most recognized and well-known breeds of dairy cattle are the Holstein cow and the Jersey cow. Learn more about each type of cow below!
HOLSTEIN COW
Meet the Holstein cow! She is the best known of the types of cows belonging to the dairy breeds, with her black-and-white spotted body.
Characteristics: Holstein cows are large in size, weighing about 1,500 pounds in maturity.
History: The Holstein cow originated from the Netherlands, and was first imported to Kenya in the early 1900s.