Title Copy of Animal Husbandry Part-5.pdf ✅

www.iaritoppers.in Whatsapp : +91-9694095242 Page | 3 Holstein Friesian: Special Characteristic  World’s heaviest cattle breed and also highest milk producer { IBPS AFO -2015 }  Mature weight – 700 kg.  Holstein heifers can be bred at 15 months of age.  Normal productive life of a Holstein is six years.  Mature Holstein Cow weight – 1500 pounds  Healthy Holstein Calf weight – 90 pounds Origin Europe (Netharland) , Especially in the province of Friesland Colour Black over white patches Milk yield 7200 -9000 kg / lactation (Source: TNAU) Fat % 3 to 3.5 Age at maturity 1 year Age at first calving 29 to 30 months Calving interval 13 -14 months Jersey: Smallest of the dairy types of cattle Origin Jersey Island in English Channel, U.K. Milk yield 5000-8000 kg / lactation Fat % 4.5% (According to TNAU & ICAR) 5.3-5.4% (According to some books & other sources) (Highest Among Exotic Breeds) Age at first calving 25 to 30 months Calving interval 13-14 months SNF 15 % Body weight Jersey Cows – 800 to 1200 pounds Bulls – 1200 to 1800 pounds