By EMC Staff

Unarguably the most recognizable of all dairy cattle breeds around the world, is the Holstein. The Holstein originates from what is now the Netherlands of Europe. The very first Holstein cow reached North America at Boston in 1852. The Holstein is known for superior and high-quality milk production, even temperament and extreme adaptability. Current numbers show that more than 9 out 10 dairy cows of American herds are Holstein. In terms of milk production, U.S. Holstein cows average out at 23,385 pounds annually with 3.7% butterfat and 3.1% protein. The average healthy Holstein calf is expected to weigh over 80lbs, but will vary based on the gender of the calf, number of dam calvings and bloodlines.  At full maturity, the average Holstein is expected to reach 4’10 at the shoulder and weigh in at 1,400 lbs., with bulls typically weighing slightly more.

Holstein True-Types- Artistic representation of the ideal Holstein cow and bull, which contain the complete set of ideal traits to their greatest extent. In dairy cattle judging, the participants are scored based on their similarity to the Holstein True-Types.

Famous Holstein: Pauline Wayne

Pauline Wayne was a pet cow of President Taft, who was kept at the White House from 1910 until the end of his presidency in1913. Pauline Wayne provided President Taft with a reported 7.5 gallons of milk each day.  During her years as presidential pet, Pauline Wayne was quite the famous cow and was featured in many New York Times articles. However, during the last year of Taft’s presidency, Pauline was reported as being ill for several months, and was returned to Senator Stephenson’s Farm in Wisconsin, in hopes of improving her health.

Highest Milk Producer World Record Holder is a Holstein

Ever-Green-View My 1326-ET EX-92 beat the previous record of 69,914 lbs. with her production of 72, 170lbs. in 2010. This makes her the highest recorded milk producer of all time. Ever-Green-View My 1326-ET EX-92 is bred and owned by Thomas Kestell of Waldo, Wisconsin.

Credits:

http://lincolnslunch.blogspot.com/2010/09/pauline-wayne-last-white-house-dairy.html

http://www.holsteinusa.com/index.jsp

http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/thomas-kestell-cow-breaks-holstein-milk-production-record

http://www.thecattlesite.com/