The 4 most common cattle dairy breeds in Kenya
How do you start a dairy farm?
Things in your mind is probably which breed of dairy cattle to keep.
The following are the most common breeds of dairy cows kept in Kenya
Originated from Europe.
It is white and black.
Can also be red and white in colour.
Low butter/ fat content.
High milk production.
Meat production is also high.
Average live weight is 600kg.
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Bred on the channel island of Guernsey.
Brown in colour.
Milk production is moderate.
High butterfat content of 5%.
Cow weighs 400-500kg.
High-protein content in milk.
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Originated from Ayrshire,Scotland
Average weight of 450kg .
High milk production.
Relatively high protein breed.
Has a moderate butterfat content.
Originated from Channel Island of Jersey.
Average weight of 350kg.
Mainly kept for milk production.
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