Country
Specie
ISO3
NLD
Language
dutch
Description
98% of Dutch dairy cattle is Holstein. In 1975 1,2% of all AI was from this breed, in 1980 10,7% and in 1984 already 44,9%.
Transboundary name
Holstein (black and white)
Other name
Holstein Friesian
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
In the Netherlands Holstein Friesian is the main cattle breed.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is known for the high milk production.
Color comments
Black and white or Red and White
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Most horns are removed. There are some polled cattle.
Wither height females
145
Other specific visible traits
milk type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1984
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of Dutch Friesian (Netherlands) and Holstein-Friesian (USA and Canada).
Import
since 1970, from Holstein-Friesian (USA)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
