What Makes Holstein Dairy Cattle Special?

Among the many breeds of dairy cows, the Holsteins are the most popular in the United States. This is not surprising considering there are many things about the Holsteins that sets them apart from other dairy cattle.

So what makes the Holstein dairy cow special? Holstein have the highest milk productions, for one. Their ability to give quantities of milk knows no limit, and this genetically anchored ability just keeps on improving year after year.

Holsteins can also easily adapt into any management and utilization system. They can be either fed in the stables or left to graze on the fields. Either way, the Holsteins are assured to be healthy. They can also be put in high or low areas and are not concerned about land as long as there is grass to graze on. Whether it be mixed farming systems, intensive farming, or low-cost farming, the Holsteins are easy to take care of.

There may be a problem when it comes to heat and diseases though, especially in difficult agro-ecological areas. While they do exhibit excellent adaptation abilities, there may be a reduced production capacity when in these conditions.

Holsteins also produce their offsprings with little or no problem at all. There will certainly be no fertility problems if they are managed well enough.  The calves may also exhibit higher heat tolerance and higher production figures, especially if breeding is done with natural breeds. The calves will mature early and grow up fast that there are little problems taking care of them in their young years.

Holstein dairy cows are also soft and good-natured, which contributes a lot to their being easy to handle. There are no problems with them when they are stabled and there is no ounce of them fighting their handlers. Holsteins are also resistant to stress. They also like to be in a herd and are not solitary animals. Their appearance may also have contributed to their breed being the superior one. Their black-and-white coat is the trademark appearance of a dairy cow.

Aside from producing great quantities of milk to consumers, Holsteins also give to the meat supply industry. They are especially significant in the fattening sector, and they produce meat with a fine fiber. Many are cross-bred with beef breeds to produce better quality veal.

We can clearly see how the Holsteins have contributed a lot to both the milk production market and the meat supply industry. The Holsteins are especially preferred for milk production. Their ability to produce milk in great quantities have made them very valuable indeed.

It is evident that they have superior qualities when compared to other breeds. Their genetic abilities and adaptability have made them popular not only in the United States but also around the world. The export of Holstein cows and frozen embryos  and semen is being done with many countries, and this has helped improve the foreign food sector and dairy producer incomes. With these many advantageous qualities, is it any wonder why the Holstein dairy cattle is so special?