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What is a notable characteristic of Jersey cows, like Jenny?
What is a notable characteristic of Jersey cows, like Jenny?
Which cow is commonly recognized for producing high quantities of milk despite being smaller in size?
Which cow is commonly recognized for producing high quantities of milk despite being smaller in size?
What is a unique dietary trait of Heidi, the Brown Swiss cow?
What is a unique dietary trait of Heidi, the Brown Swiss cow?
In what year were Jersey cows first introduced to America?
In what year were Jersey cows first introduced to America?
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Which breed of cow is the second most common in California?
Which breed of cow is the second most common in California?
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What is the primary color pattern of Nessie the Holstein cow?
What is the primary color pattern of Nessie the Holstein cow?
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Which breed of cow is known for producing the most milk?
Which breed of cow is known for producing the most milk?
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What is a distinguishing characteristic of Brown Swiss cattle?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of Brown Swiss cattle?
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In which year did Ayrshires arrive in America?
In which year did Ayrshires arrive in America?
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Where does Gertrude the Guernsey cow originate from?
Where does Gertrude the Guernsey cow originate from?
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What is the daily milk production of Nessie?
What is the daily milk production of Nessie?
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What characteristic is NOT associated with Ayrshire cows?
What characteristic is NOT associated with Ayrshire cows?
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Which cow breed is particularly famous for producing milk that is golden in color?
Which cow breed is particularly famous for producing milk that is golden in color?
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Study Notes
Nessie the Holstein
- Nessie is a Holstein cow from the Netherlands
- Holstein cows originated in the Netherlands
- Holstein cows are known for their black and white coloring
- Holsteins produce more milk than any other breed
- Nessie produces about 10 gallons of milk per day
- Nessie weighs 1,500 pounds
- Holstein cows are one of the largest dairy cattle breeds
Heidi the Brown Swiss
- Heidi is a Brown Swiss cow from Switzerland
- Brown Swiss cows are famous for their strong legs and feet
- Brown Swiss cows are brown in color
- Brown Swiss cows can live in both hot and cold climates
- Brown Swiss ancestry came to America in 1869
- Brown Swiss cows came to the United States by ship and landed in Massachusetts
- Brown Swiss milk is high in lactose
- Brown Swiss cows produce milk suitable for making cheese
- Brown Swiss cows are well known for living longer than any other breed
Gertrude the Guernsey
- Gertrude is a Guernsey cow from Guernsey, a small island nation off the coast of France
- Guernsey cows came to America by ship in 1840
- Guernsey cows came to the United States by ship and landed in New York
- Guernsey cows are famous for their golden-colored milk
- Gertrude has a golden coat and white patches
- Guernsey cows are a medium-sized dairy breed weighing 1,150 pounds
Adie the Ayrshire
- Adie is an Ayrshire cow from Scotland
- Ayrshire cows are famous for having healthy udders
- Ayrshire cows arrived in America by ship in 1822
- Ayrshire cows came to the United States by ship and landed in Connecticut
- Ayrshires produce milk used for making butter and cheese
- Ayrshires are a medium-sized dairy breed weighing about 1,200 pounds
Jenny the Jersey
- Jenny is a Jersey cow from Jersey, an island off the coast of France
- Jenny is a small breed, weighing 900 pounds
- Jersey cows are known for producing high quantities of milk
- Many people call Jersey cows the "prettiest" breed
- Jersey cows have a honey-brown coat color
- Jersey cows were first introduced to America in 1850
- Jersey cows are the second most common breed in California
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Test your knowledge about different dairy cattle breeds including Holsteins, Brown Swiss, and Guernseys. Learn about their origins, characteristics, and milk production. This quiz will help you understand the unique traits and significance of these breeds in the dairy industry.
