Swiss Holstein
| Other names | Schweizerisches Schwarzfleckvieh |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
| Use | black-pied |
The Swiss Holstein is the Swiss variant of the international
Holstein
stock.
History
The
pure-bred Fribourgeois bull died,[2] and the breed became effectively extinct.[3]: 88 The modern Swiss Holstein is considered to derive from it.[4] The breed has spread throughout Switzerland, and constitutes approximately 13% of the national dairy herd. In 2011 there were about 102 000 cows, with 459 bulls.[1]: 308 In 2015 a population of 90 000 was reported.[4]
Characteristics
The Swiss Holstein is a large
: 308Use
The Swiss Holstein is a dedicated dairy breed. Average milk yield is 8095 litres per lactation. The milk has, on average, 3.94% fat.[2]
References
- ^ ISBN 9781780647944.
- ^ a b c Breed data sheet: Fribourgeois/Switzerland. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed January 2017.
- ISBN 9788850652594.
- ^ a b Breed data sheet: Holstein-Friesian/Switzerland. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed January 2017.