On The Farm

Cow Care

types of dairy cows

Ayrshire

Her mostly white body is covered with deep mahogany (reddish brown) spots.

Brown Swiss

She is docile and friendly. She can be grey, brown, tan or almost white in color. Her milk is full of protein is great for making cheese!

Guernsey

Softer faun brown and white markings cover her face and body. Her milk is golden in color and is high in beta carotene and butterfat.

Holstein

Distinctive black and white markings (no two Holsteins are exactly alike!)

Jersey

She is generally smaller than Holsteins and is light to medium brown in color. Her milk is generally higher in butterfat (yum.)

Milking Shorthorn

She is a very versatile cow and thought to be the first cow breed in America.