HF Cow

History of Holstein Cows

• About 2,000 years ago Holstein cows were born in the Netherlands. When a new breed was developed through cross-breeding of Holland and two Gauge breeds of Germany, which was named Holstein Frecienen.
• Through this crossbreeding, a breed developed which produced high milk despite limited food resources. Basically, this breed was known as Holstein-Friesians but now it is known only as Holstein, Friesian cattle are still present but different from the Holstein breed.
• There is a friction breed from the United Kingdom, Newzealand, and Holland, and these animals have a small body with Holstein’s animals.

Physical Characteristic

• Color (Holi) – Holstein Cow is found in a mixture of black and white colors. Some cows have also been seen in a black, red and white mixture.
• Weight (weight) – Holstein Friesian cattle weight – A healthy calf weighs 40 to 50 kg (75-110 lbs) or more at birth.
• The weight of a mature Holstein cow is 680-770 kg (1500-1700 pounds).
• Height – Their height is 145-165 centimeters (58-65 inches).
• Head – HF cow’s head is very long and comparatively narrow.
• Temperament – These animals are cool of nature.

Horns – HF animals do not have horns. If the beaks are there then they are very small.
Milk Production
Holstein cows give the best milk in the world. In a word, this cow gives milk to 4500-7000 liters. Provides 15-40 liters of milk in one day. In the National Livestock Championships 2016, the HF breed’s cow gave 66.713 liters of milk in a day to the national level by establishing a new record. From this very point, the fertility of this cow can be estimated.
HF cow’s milk contains less fat. Only 3.5-4% fat is in this cow’s milk.
HF Cow Price

• Holstein Friesian cow cost in India
• The price of Hf cow depends on its milk production and age. Usually, in India, this cow is found in 35,000 to 80,000 rupees.