Holstein Friesian (Friesian & Red Holstein)

The Holstein cow originated in Europe (Netherlands). Holsteins are most quickly recognized by their distinctive colour markings and outstanding milk production. Holsteins are large cattle with colour patterns of black and white or red and white.

WHY DO I CHOOSE HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BREED?

A healthy Holstein calf weighs 90 pounds or more at birth. A mature Holstein cow weighs about 1500 pounds and stand 58 inches tall at the shoulder.

Holstein heifers can be bred at 15 months of age, when they weigh about 800 pounds. It is desirable to have Holstein females calve for the first time between 24 and 27 months of age. Holstein gestation is approximately nine months.

While some cows may live considerably longer, the normal productive life of a Holstein is six years

Holsteins have the highest milk productions in the world. They have an unequalled genetically anchored achievement ability which has no biological ceiling. Genetic improvements of 1 to 2 percent per year are totally realistic

There is growing interest in the polled factor in dairy cattle. All breeds have some polled (naturally hornless) cattle. A number of Red & White breeders have shown a special interest in developing polled cattle.

WHERE/HOW CAN I GET A FRIESIAN COW?

Simply you can use Artificial insemination technique to improve you are herd of cattle by using bulls' semen from pedigree registered, genomic test and Proven bulls which are available at NAIC.