Meet Our Animals > Red & White Holstein
 
Quick Facts
Native to The Netherlands
Primary Diet Grasses or commercial mix of plants and nutrients
Adult Weight 1,500 pounds
Lifespan 15 to 20 years

Red & White Holstein

This dairy cow is marked by red and white spots and officially recognized as a distinct breed from the black & white Holstein. They’re known for high milk production, and the average cow produces around 2,900 gallons of milk each milking cycle. A milking cycle is about one year.

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