Describe Guernsey breed of dairy cattle.

Describe Guernsey breed of dairy cattle.

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Origin: - Guernsey island (Coast of France)
Colour: - Yellowish brown to almost red with white marking on the legs, face, girth and tail
Size: - Average mature cows weigh 500kg liveweight - Average mature bulls weigh 700kg liveweight - Calves weigh 25 – 30Kg liveweight
Milk yield: - 5000kg per lactation of 305 days - Buffer fat content 4.5-5.0% Temperament: – Quiet and easy to handle - Good grazers - Fairly hardy and tolerate moderate heat

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Kavungya answered the question on April 25, 2019 at 09:08

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