Holstein Friesians (often shortened to Holsteins in North America, while the term Friesians is often used in the UK) are a breed of dairy cattle originating from the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Friesland, and Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany and Jutland. They are known as the world's highest-production dairy animals. The Dutch and German breeders bred and oversaw the development of the breed with the goal of obtaining animals that could best use grass, the area's most abundant resource. Over the centuries, the result was a high-producing, black-and-white dairy cow.
Lifespan[]
Holstein Fresian cattle can live up to 30 years.
Diet[]
Holstein Fresian cattle eat mostly grass and hay, but are also occasionally fed cereal and wheat.
Janet the Holstein Cow (Whoopi Goldberg)
Holstein Cow in Zooquarium
Holstein Cow in Germany
