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Ayrshire Cow
The 'Ayrshire cattle' is a breed of dairy cattle originated from Ayrshire in Scotland. The average mature Ayrshire cow weighs 1000-1300 pounds. Ayrshires have red markings. The red can be an orange to a dark brown, with or without colored legs. They are known for low somatic cell counts, ability to convert grass into milk efficiently, and hardiness. The breed's strongpoints are the now desired traits of easy calving and longevity.
The breed was also known as 'Dunlop cattle' (see Dunlop) or 'Cunninghame cattle' (see Cunninghame). They were exported to all parts of the world and extensive cattle docks used to exist at Cunninghamhead station for loading and export purposes. The Dunlops of that ilk are credited with breeding this line, with animals being brought in from Holland.
Ayrshires (especially the ones from Finland) are also crossed with Holstein cattle in order to produce healthier and more fertile animals.
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See Also
★ Dunlop cheese
External links
★ US Ayrshire Breedsers Association
★ Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland
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