Holstein Cows originate from Holland and are one of the most commonly used breeds of cow in the Dairy Industry. Known for their distinct black and white coats (although there are now more red and white cows being bred), they are the image everyone gets in their head first when they think of a cow.
Holland
Between 15 and 20 years
They weigh between 1,500 and 1,700 pounds (680-770 kg)
Can range from 158 to 171 cm (62.2 to 67.3 inches)
A diet of forage like grass or hay and grains
Gestation length is roughly nine months
Holstein Cows produce very high volumes of milk, some cows producing up to 60 pints of milk a day.
Here at Smithills Open Farm, we milk our cows through our robotic milking parlour and sell the milk in our shop. We also make our own ice cream and milkshakes! We also take some of our cows to shows around the country. We have Champion cows in our herd who have won lots of prizes.
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