This is what their ancestors looked like. A mature Holstein cow weighs about 1500 pounds and stand 58 inches tall at the shoulder. genetic traits, Holstein dairy cattle evolved to develop another dairy cattle breed, the Red and White. The forehead is prominent, convex and broad like a bony shield. Originated in Europe. Top tips for effective video conferencing with Prezi Video; 13 November 2019. Blog. In Africa there are two main races of Cattle: Bos indicus (cattle with humps) including the Boran, Sahiwal and Zebu cows (indigenous) and the Bos taurus (exotic or imported breeds).The two races can cross breed, and the crosses can be very productive both in terms of growth rates for beef, improved milk production as well as disease resistance. Holstein Friesians (often shortened to Holsteins in North America, while the term Friesians is often used in the UK and Ireland) are a breed of dairy cattle originating from the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Friesland, and Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany.They are known as the world's highest-production dairy animals. With this in mind, it is wise to learn about the history, uses, temperament, health, and pros and cons of each breed before making a selection. The red and white Holstein is a color variation in Holstein cattle as a whole. Image Credit: Darryl Darwent, Flickr, CC BY Your cattle breed must match your climate and farming strategy. Red and White Holsteins Popularity in the U.S. (Holstein cows come from Northern Germany.) A healthy Holstein calf weighs 90 pounds or more at birth. Holstein - Cattle Network. Red Angus has been proven worldwide to fit into many successful crossbreeding and composite breeding programmes. The two breeds have been so commonly crossbred that the majority of Friesians today are between ¼ to ¾ Holstein, hence the regularly hyphenated name. Felix outlines the good, the bad and the ugly about raising Holstein steers. Introducing Prezi Video: For when you have something to say This overhangs eyes in such a way that they appear to be partially closed and the cow shows sloppy appearance. Holsteins are large, stylish animals with color patterns of black and white or red and white. In the 1970s, Holsteins were used to improve milk production and the result today is that many Friesians are 25 to 75 percent Holstein. They’re usually a deep red colour, with a white tail switch and white udders. Others breeds which have been said to contribute to the gene pool include Ayshires, Swedish Red-and-Whites, Friesians and Holsteins. The Belmont Red has been developed in Australia by the CSIRO at the Belmont Research Station near Rockhampton.