Dairy cow breeds

Are you interested in dairy cows but aren't familiar with milk cow breeds? Let me help you find the perfect dairy cow breed! Dairy cattle make wonderful additions to a farm or homestead, and a homesteading dairy can be so much fun. Read this post to find out the dairy cow breed that is right for you and your farm!

Did you know there are over 800 breeds of cows- only a few are dairy breeds. Dairy breeds produce a larger volume of milk than other cows.

Dairy Cow Unified Scorecard (back)

Twenty three of the 46 cattle breeds that are annually evaluated for performance at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. Source: US MARC. Bull buying is a challenging craft. First you have to decide the breed or breeds of cattle you want for your operation, then you have to compare performance of locally available sources, […]

Dairy Cattle: 12 Breeds You Should Know (Homesteader info alert!)

There are many dairy cow breeds to consider. Each breed has unique strengths and characteristics. Which breed is best for your homestead?

Choosing a Dairy Cow Breed For Your Farm – Farminence

Each dairy cattle breed has something a little bit different to offer. Read this article to see what these popular breeds each have to offer you.

By Real Farmwives Ginny from Gin and Juicy Juice and Liz from Two Maids a Milking 1. Markings and Spots Ginny – Beef cows can come ...

From costs, to how to pick the right cow, breeding, calving, milking, and more I’m going to walk you through the basics of keeping a family cow.