1. A FEW SELECTED BREEDS OF DAIRY CATTLE Stephen R Schafer, EdD 2008 University of Nevada-Reno

2. Partially Funded By Ag Council of Nevada 4 Hall Lane Yerington, NV 89447 This presentation was developed for use as an educational resource and is provided as an educational service. User/purchase fees are not associated with this presentation.

3. Information Development Much effort and time was devoted to: developing accurate/current information incorporating appropriate pictures/graphics providing proper credit of pictures/graphics obtaining copyright/educational permission Any and/or all errors, omissions, etc. are purely unintentional/accidental.

4. Information Sources Breed Associations (Respective Breed Assn) Hoard’s Dairyman (Dairy Cattle Publications) National 4-H/4HCCS (4-H Dairy Cattle Manuals) Oklahoma State University (Cattle Breed Ident) University of Wisconsin-Madison (Dairy Cattle) University of Wyoming (4-H Dairy Cattle Manuals) Wikipedia {internet site} (Internet Encyclopedia)

5. TYPICAL OR COMMON BREEDS OF DAIRY CATTLE Author Dr. Steve Schafer, University of Nevada-Reno Reviewers Mr. Alan Hogan, Louisiana State University Mr. Milt Green, University of Wyoming Dr. Susan Kerr, Washington State University

6. Angeln Very Old Breed Originated in Germany Small Framed Very Economical Easy Calving High Level of Milk Solids Photo: Dr. Heiner Kahle & Claus-Peter Tordsen

7. Ayrshire Originated in Scotland Red & White in Color Polled or Horned Medium Framed Cattle Efficient Grazer Excellent Udders Good Calf Vigor Photos: Hoard’s Dairyman

8. Brown Swiss Originated in Switzerland Smaller Framed Cattle Gray to Fawn in Color White About Nose/Mouth Whitish/Lighter Lower Leg Nose is Black/Dark Black/Dark Switch/Hooves Photos: Hoard’s Dairyman

9. Finnish Originated in Finland Color is Red & White Red/Red Roan on Sides White is usually on Face, Legs, Brisket, & Belly Back tends to be white, but is not always true Polled Breed of Cattle Photo: Unknown Source Photo: Miina Akkijyrkka

10. Guernsey Originated on the Isle of Guernsey, which is in the English Channel Intermediate Frame Size Tan/Yellowish to Reddish Color, with White Very Efficient Grazers Efficient Milk Producers High-Butterfat Milk Photos: Hoard’s Dairyman

11. Holstein Originated in Netherlands Distinctive Color Markings “Stylish” Looking Animal Largest Dairy Breed Large Framed Cattle Very High Milk Volume Efficient Milk Producers Photos: Hoard’s Dairyman

12. Icelandic Originated in Iceland, from cattle from Norway No Specific Color, or Color Pattern (Pied is common) Usually Red to Brown Usually Polled, but not a requirement of breed Very Small Framed Photo: Sally Anne Thompson, Oklahoma State University Photo: Gudmundur Johannesson, Oklahoma State University

13. Irish Moiled Originated in Ireland Also called Irish Polled Usually Red or “Roanish” on side of cattle Be also be gray, black, or dun on the sides Polled Breed of Cattle Photo: Alan Cheese

14. Jersey Originated on the Island of Jersey, which is in the English Channel One of oldest dairy breeds Color varies from a light gray/fawn to very dark Darker by shoulder, head, hips, switch, & tongue Medium Framed Cattle Photos: Hoard’s Dairyman

15. Limpurger Originated in Germany Distinctive appearing breed, rough & oxen in appearance Yellow to Tan in Color Horned Breed of Cattle Medium Sized Cattle Photo: Unknown Source Photo: Beate Milerski

16. Milking Devon Originated in England Red in Color Horned Breed of Cattle Its compact form gives it an elegant appearance Very adaptable to diet & climatic conditions Healthy & Long Lived Photos: Unknown Sources

17. Milking Shorthorn Originated in England Color tends to be roan, especially red/white roan, reddish roan, etc. Red or red & white are also acceptable colors Medium Sized Cattle Docile personality lends itself for ease of care Photos: Hoard’s Dairyman

18. Identify… Guernsey Photo: Unknown Source

19. Identify… Angeln

20. Identify… Brown Swiss Photo: Hoard’s Dairyman

21. Identify… Milking Shorthorn Photo: Unknown Source

22. Identify… Jersey Originated on an island in English Channel One of oldest dairy breeds Color varies from a light gray/fawn to dark Darker by shoulder, head, hips, & switch Medium Framed Cattle

23. Identify… Irish Moiled Originated in Ireland Also called Irish Polled Usually Red or “Roanish” on side of cattle Be also be gray, black, or dun on the sides Polled Breed of Cattle

24. Identify… Limpurger Photo: Beate Milerski

25. Identify… Ayrshire Originated in Scotland Red & White in Color Polled or Horned Medium Framed Cattle Efficient Grazer Excellent Udders Good Calf Vigor

26. Identify… Holstein Originated in Netherlands “Stylish” Looking Animal Distinctive Color Markings Black & White Color Pattern Largest Dairy Breed Large Framed Cattle Very High Milk Volume Efficient Milk Producers

27. Identify… Finnish Photo: Unknown Source

28. Identify… Finnish Photo: Miina Akkijyrkka

29. Identify… Icelandic Photo: Sally Anne Thompson/Oklahoma State University

30. Identify… Brown Swiss Originated in Switzerland Smaller Framed Cattle Gray to Fawn in Color White About Nose/Mouth Whitish/Lighter Lower Leg Nose is Black/Dark Black/Dark Switch/Hooves

31. Identify… Milking Devon Photo: Unknown Source

32. Identify…Guernsey Originated on an island in English Channel Intermediate Frame Size Tan/Yellowish to Reddish Color, with White Very Efficient Grazers Efficient Milk Producers High-Butterfat Milk

33. Identify… Jersey Photo: Hoard’s Dairyman

34. Identify… Angeln Very Old Breed Originated in Germany Small Framed Very Economical Easy Calving High Level of Milk Solids

35. Identify… Ayrshire Photo: Hoard’s Dairyman

36. Identify… Finnish Originated in Finland Color is Red & White Red/Red Roan on Sides Face, Legs, Brisket, & Belly are usually white The back tends to be white, but not always Polled Breed of Cattle

37. Identify… Milking Devon Photo: Unknown Source

38. Identify… Limpurger Originated in Germany Distinctive appearing breed Have an oxen appearance Yellow to Tan in Color Horned Breed of Cattle Medium Sized Cattle

39. Identify… Milking Shorthorn Photo: Unknown Source

40. Identify… Holstein

41. Identify… Icelandic Photo: Gudmundur Johannesson/Oklahoma State University

42. Identify… Irish Moiled Photo: Alan Cheese

43. Identify… Finnish Photo: Miina Akkijyrkka

44. Identify… Milking Devon Originated in England Red in Color Horned Breed of Cattle Compact form, with elegant appearance Adaptable to diet & climatic conditions Healthy & Long Lived

45. Identify… Jersey Photo: Unknown Source

46. Identify… Limpurger

47. Identify… Icelandic Originated from cattle from Norway No Specific Color/Color Pattern (Pied is common) Usually Red to Brown Usually Polled, but not a breed requirement Very Small Framed

48. Identify… Ayrshire Photo: Hoard’s Dairyman

49. Identify… Milking Shorthorn Originated in England Color tends to be roan Especially red/white roan, reddish roan, etc Red or red & white are also acceptable Medium Sized Cattle Very docile, lends itself for ease of care

50. Identify… Brown Swiss Photo: Unknown Source

51. Identify… Guernsey Photo: Hoard’s Dairyman

52. Identify… Holstein Photo: Unknown Source

53. Other Breeds There are many other breeds that could have been included in this presentation; and maybe some of them should have been included, and maybe some of those that were included should have been excluded. Regardless of your thoughts and opinions concerning the inclusion/exclusion of the various breeds, it can be agreed that it would be very difficult to reach agreement.

54. Other Breeds Given the thoughts stated in the previous slide, the following breeds are listed as breeds for additional review and study. Telemark Gloucester Canadienne Telemark Gloucester Canadienne Vosges Normande Estonian Red Vosges Normande Estonian Red Braunvieh Danish Red Dutch Belted Braunvieh Danish Red Dutch Belted Conducting an internet search for dairy cattle breeds is an excellent starting point.