As proven bulls, these sires may have as many as 1, daughters in up to herds. However, every six months the list of available sires is updated. At that time, new bulls with superior genetics are added and older sires lose their "active" status. This insures that the breed-wide effort to improve the Guernsey's sound genetic base continues. Guernsey's Golden Product The Guernsey cow is known for producing high-butterfat, high-protein milk with a high concentration of betacarotene.
Being of intermediate size, Guernseys produce their high quality milk while consuming 20 to 30 percent less feed per pound of milk produced than larger dairy breeds. They are also known for having a lower projected calving interval and have a younger average age of first calf heifers than the larger breeds.
Other attractive characteristics of Guernseys are their lack of any known undesirable genetic recessives and their adaptability to warmer climates. The Tanbark Trail During the summer and fall of the year, Guernsey enthusiasts from all over the United States congregate at state fairs and national shows to have their Guernseys judged. This show season is referred to as the "Tanbark Trail".
Each year, approximately breeders participate in three national shows which culminate in one national contest to find the Guernsey that best represents the ideal conformation of the breed. The Guernsey Today Data from herds enrolled in the American Guernsey Association's Dairy Herd Improvement Register program during shows the breed average to be 14, pounds of milk, pounds of butterfat and pounds of protein on a mature-equivalent basis. Today, although Guernsey breed numbers are steadily decreasing as the total dairy cow population decreases across the United States, the commitment of the AGA Board of Directors, staff and Guernsey breeders is stronger than ever.
Hunter has contributed to several professional publications, covering education, design, music and fitness, among other topics. By using the site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in our Policy, and to our Terms of Use. Height and Weight Guernseys are considered medium-to-large cattle, with cows averaging 1, pounds and bulls 2, pounds, with a minimum desired weight of 1, for dairy cows.
Horns Guernsey cattle typically are horned, and these horns are short and curved in shape. Comparison to Jersey Though they have some physical differences, the popular Jersey cattle and Guernsey cattle can be mistaken for each other. Crossbreeding Some dairy farmers have experimented with crossbreeding purebred Guernseys with black and white Holsteins.
Cattle Breeds. How to Tell the Gender of a Serpae Tetra. Characteristics of the Santa Gertrudis Bull. Sturdier than the Jersey, the Guernsey is a small breed of fine-boned dairy type with narrow hindquarters. Cows average cm at the withers and weigh about kg; bulls average cm and weigh kg. Its coat colour varies from light yellowish to brown or red, with white on the belly, legs and tail switch, but they can have more white patches as well.
The eyes are encircled by rings of a deep yellow colour, and the inside of the ears are of this colouration as well. In the past this pigmentation was highly valued, because it was regarded as a sign of a rich milk yield. It is an extremely gentle, manageable breed.
The average milk yield of 10, cows in was 4, kg at 4.
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