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Ayrshire
- Origin: Scotland
- known for vigor and health
- average milk production
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Brown Swiss
- Origin: Switzerland
- 2nd best in milk production
- 3rd most popuar in US
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Guernsey
- Origin: Isle of Guernsey
- low milk production
- dissappearing
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Holstein
- Origin: Holland
- most popular breed
- most milk per cow
- many birthing problems
- metabolic problems
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Jersey
- Origin: Isle of Jersey
- 2nd most popular breed in US
- highest % fat and protein in milk
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Milking Shorthorn
- Origin: England
- low production
- decreasing numbers
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Illawarra
- Breeds: Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn
- popular in Australia and New Zealand
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Dutch Belted
- Origin: Holland
- little milking value
- brought to America for the circus
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Norwegian Red
- Origin: Norway
- selection for health and fertility
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Swedish Red and White
Origin: Sweden
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Montbeliarde
- Origin: France
- 2nd most popular in France
- healthy and fertile
- average milk production
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Normande
- Origin: France
- best for health, fertility, and longevity
- lower in milk production
- heavier muscled than most dairy breeds
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Jamaica Hope
- Origin: Jamaica
- developed 1910
- 80% Jersey, 15% Zebu, Holstein 5%
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