Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Individual cows need to be better housed and fed as compared to indigenous cattle breeds.
Additional information comments
Currently, some entrepreneurs are farming Holstein Friesian cattle under environmentally-controlled housing.
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed needs high-input, shaded environment.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed exhibits less tolerance to tropical diseases and needs to be better managed and fed as compared to indigenous breeds.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Heat stress can depress reproductive performance. Hence heat stress needs to be reduced using better housing.
Special characteristic of product
High milk yield.
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
135
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
500.00
Other specific visible traits
taurus, large breed, milk-type, black & white coloration
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Imported mainly from Australia, New Zealand, United States of America (semen) and Canada (Semen).
Year of origin
1970
Import
Since 1970's, live Friesian cattle from Australia. Since 1970's, frozen Holstein semen from Canada. Since 1990's, frozen Holstein semen from the United States.
Location within country
Mainly in states of Melaka, Kedah and Perak.
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
