If you enjoyed a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream today, it most likely came from a Holstein cow.
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If you enjoyed a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream today, it most likely came from a Holstein cow.
Arrival in U.S.: 1861
Current number of head in U.S.:
748,000 identified as Holsteins
National offices: Holstein Association
USA, 1 Holstein Place
Box 808, Brattleboro, VT 05302-0808
800-952-5200
www.holsteinusa.com
State associations:
Nebraska Holstein Association
State secretary Diane Ossenkop
402-540-2968
Kansas Holstein Association
State secretary Leihga Rokey
785-285-2714
Iowa Holstein Association
www.iowaholsteins.org
Secretary Paula Smith, 3422 140th St., Brooklyn, IA 52211
641-990-1892, langsmit@netins.net
Interesting breed fact: Holstein cattle have distinctive black and white markings, but may also be red and white (caused by a recessive genetic trait).
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