Mackie's have Holstein (black and white) and Jersey (pale brown) cows. Other major cow breeds are Scandinavian Reds and British Friesians, Guernsey (tan and white), Brown Swiss (dark brown or gray), Ayrshire (white and red) and Milking Shorthorn (red or red roan).
Jerseys are known for their quiet temperament, ease of calving, early maturity, and great ability to convert roughage to milk. Holstein Friesians are known for high milk production.
Jersey cows give an average of 21 litres of milk a day and Holstein Friesian give an average of 32 litres of milk a day. The jersey milk is creamier with 6% butterfat. Holsteins produce milk of around 3.8% butterfat.
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