The Cachena cattle breed was originally raised as a triple purpose breed that was good as draft cattle, used for their milk and meat. They are no longer used for their milk or as a draft cattle breed but only for their beef. These beautiful cattle … [Read more...] about Cachena Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Dairy Cattle Breeds
Corriente Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Corriente cattle breed are an extremely hardy little breed of cattle that have been known to let themselves out of their pens or pastures. They were once a predominantly used sports cattle breed mainly used for rodeos, roping or riding. Today … [Read more...] about Corriente Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Dexter Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Dexter cattle originated from Ireland and are one of if not the smallest of purebred cattle in the world. They have a few uses and can be quite a valuable asset to the smaller homestead or farm that need smaller breeds of cattle that take a little … [Read more...] about Dexter Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Dutch Belted Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Dutch Belted cattle are of moderate size and one of the most efficient cattle breeds. They are intelligent and have a very friendly disposition. This makes them a top choice for the small homestead and or family farm. They are very beautiful, and … [Read more...] about Dutch Belted Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Fleckvieh Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Fleckvieh cattle breed was originally a breed that was used as draft cattle and for its meat and dairy. Today it is quite widely used for its meat, milk and for cross-breeding purposes. The breed is a good selection for both dairy and meat of … [Read more...] about Fleckvieh Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Gelbvieh Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Gelbvieh is a medium to large sized cattle with a quiet calm and even temperament. They are easy to handle and even easier to manage as they are excellent foragers and enjoy grazing out on the range. They are a good tri-factor purpose breed … [Read more...] about Gelbvieh Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Gir Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Gir cow is a breed of cattle that is raised by nomadic tribes of the state using them for their basic livelihood. They are the oldest breed in India they are also a pure breed of cow that belongs to the Zebu type cow group with a hump and a … [Read more...] about Gir Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Guernsey Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Guernsey cattle breed are a medium sized cattle breed that is famous for the rich milk. They are a calm, docile breed that is easy to manage and maintain as they are very hardy and excellent foragers. They are a good cow for a homestead as they … [Read more...] about Guernsey Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Hallikar Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
The Hallikar cattle breed are a breed of working cattle in India that is mainly used for its strength and endurance in the working of agriculture. They have been used for this purpose for many generations and a team of Hallikar oxen has been known to … [Read more...] about Hallikar Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
Holstein Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know
When we think of dairy cow usually a large black and white cow that usually has some patchwork of spots of white color marking breaking the black comes to mind. That is because one of the most iconic dairy cow breeds around is the Holstein dairy cow. … [Read more...] about Holstein Cattle Breed – Everything You Need to Know