SRI

KRISHNA DAIRY
FARM

(SINCE 1975)

(Dealers in: Buying & Selling of Cattle & Pregnant Heifers)

 HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN

The Holstein-Friesian breed comes in both black/white and red/white

form. It is a distinct dairy breed with a high milk yield and almost no
muscle. The origin of these cattle is located in Netherlands.

The Holstein-Friesian cow produces well in any climate. The cattle is

characterized by good durability, high productivity and high fat and
protein levels in milk, making it a cost-effective and highly profitable
livestock on farms around the world.

The Dutch Holstein-Friesian cow is the product of a high quality

breeding program. The breeding goal is: healthy cows with a high
productivity and excellent quality of dairy.

We can offer you open heifers, pregnant heifers, fresh milking cows, or
breeding bulls.

SPECIFICATIONS OF HEIFERS
Performance: lactation, based on 305 days with a fat content of 4,2%
and 3.2% protein:

1st lactation no less than 4.500 kg of milk

 2nd lactation no less than5.500 kg of milk
3rd or subsequent lactation no less than 7.000 kg of milk.

Age: 18-30 months on the day of delivery.

350-450 kg depending on the age and stage of
Weight:
pregnancy at the time of dispatch.
6-8 months before the date, confirmed by results
Pregnancy:
of the inspection veterinarian.

We have experience in exporting the cattles throughout the India to

recognize dairy Farms through Roadways and Railways since 1975 like
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, MP, Delhi, Rajasthan,
Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Kerala, & other places.

How to Identify Holstein Cattle

Colorations: Most Holsteins are black-and-white. This color pattern

always is patchy, with big black, rounded patches over the animal's
 body. Some Holsteins may be more white than black than others, and
other Holsteins may be more black than white than others. Occasionally
you may see a cow that will be all black with very little white in her, or
be all white with very little to no black on her.
There are actually exceptions to the black-and-white coloration here.
There is a recessive gene in Holsteins (just like in Angus cattle) that can
make a cow red-and-white. Red Holsteins are actually shunned by many
Holstein breed associations because they are not considered a "pure"
breed as the "real" B&W Holsteins are. However, a Red Holstein can be
just as good a milk producer as her black relatives. You may be lucky to
see one or two Red Holsteins in with a herd of B&W cows if you drive
by a dairy farm.
Body type and characteristics: Holsteins are a dairy breed. Dairy
cattle are always thinner and more angular than beef cattle. Holsteins,
like all dairy breeds, have more angles over the hips, tail-head and
shoulders than beef breeds. A lot of Holsteins will look more fine-boned
than other beef breeds like Herefords because they lack the muscling
ability of your typical beef cow. Holsteins show more bone and less fat
and muscle because they have been specifically selected to produce
milk, not beef. Holsteins have what are called "funnel-butts;" this means
that, from the pin bones (of the hips) to the hocks, the hind quarters form
a funnel-type angle from the pelvis to the legs; this is quite evident when
looking at an animal from the side. Being "funnel-butted" means that
these animals, as was mentioned before, lack muscling over the hind
quarters. Another characteristic that is typical of all dairy breeds is the
huge udder between their back legs.
Head characteristics: A Holstein cow's head is quite long. The
long nose bridge gives this look, and is quite unmistakable when
comparing to other dairy breeds like Jersey. Holsteins are a naturally
horned breed, so you will often see as many horned (more de-horned
than horned!) as polled cows.
 Other characteristics: Holsteins are originally from the
Netherlands, a country that is known for producing large quantities of
milk, much more than any country in Europe. Holstein-Friesians are the
highest-quantity producing dairy cow in the world, and are thus far more
commonly sought-after and used in commercial dairy operations across
the world. It is known that Holsteins are capable of producing as much
as 50 gallons (189.3 L) of milk per day! Holsteins are actually the
largest dairy breed used in dairy operations, a little bigger than Brown
Swiss, and more so than Jersey, Ayrshire, Guernsey, Randall and
Canadian breeds. A mature cow can weigh around and over 1500 lbs.

Breed characteristics
Holsteins have distinctive markings, usually black and white or red and
white in color. On rare occasions some have both black and red
colorings with white. Red factor causes this unique colouring. 'Blue' is
also a known colour. This colour is produced by white hairs mixed with
the black hairs giving the cow a blueish tint. This colouring is also
known as 'blue roan' in some farm circles. They are famed for their large
dairy production, averaging 23,285 pounds of milk per year. Of this milk
858 pounds (3.7%) were butterfat and 719 pounds (3.1%) were protein.
A healthy calf weighs 40 to 50 kg (75-110 pounds) or more at birth. A
mature Holstein cow typically weighs 480-700 kg and stands 145-
165 cm (58-65 inches) tall at the shoulder. Holstein heifers should be
bred by 11 to 14 months of age, when they weigh 317-340 kg (700-
750 pounds) or 55% of adult weight. Generally, breeders plan for
Holstein heifers to calve for the first time between 21 and 24 months of
age and 80% of adult bodyweight. The gestation period is about nine and
a half months.
Genetics
The golden age of Friesian breeding occurred during the last 50 years,
greatly helped lately by embryo transfer techniques, which permitted a
huge multiplication of bulls enteringprogeny testing of elite, bull-mother
cows.
Osborndale Ivanhoe, 1952, brought stature, angularity,
good udder conformation, and feet and leg conformation, but his
daughters lacked depth and strength. His descendants included:

Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation, b. 1965, often abbreviated RORA

Elevation, was another top-class bull. He sired over 70,000 Holstein
cattle, with descendants numbering over 5 million; Elevation was
named Bull of the Century by Holstein International Association in
1999.[18] Elevation was the result of a cross of Tidy Burke Elevation
being used on one of the best ever Ivanhoe daughters, Round Oak
Ivanhoe Eve. He was unsurpassed at the time for type and production.
Penstate Ivanhoe Star, b. 1963, sired daughters with similar stature
and dairy traits as the Ivanhoes, but with higher production. He also
notably sired Carlin-M Ivanhoe Bell, the great production bull of the
80s, known also for good udders, feet and legs. A present-day genetic
disorder, complex vertebral malformation, has been traced to Carlin-
M Ivanhoe Bell and Penstate Ivanhoe Star.
Hilltop Apollo Ivanhoe, b. 1960, sire of Whittier Farms Apollo
Rocket, b. 1967, was the highest milk production bull of the 70s, and
Wayne Spring Fond Apollo, b. 1970, was the first bull ever to have a
milk transmission index of over 2,000 M and have a positive type
index. "Wayne" had a very famous daughter, To-Mar Wayne Hay
that was dam of the great To-Mar Blackstar, b. 1983.

JERSEY
The Jersey cow is a small, light brown cow from the Channel Island of
Jersey. These dairy cattle were kept isolated for centuries on the island
between England and France. With the colonization in the 19th century
it has been spread around the world, mostly by the British. It proved a
good dairy cow under extreme conditions.

In the 20th century the production of this breed further improved in

countries such as Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Denmark.
These are also the countries where the Jersey is present in large
numbers.

From 2000, the Jersey globally receives in a growing interest. In parts of

Latin America and Africa the Jersey keeps well even under tropical
conditions. The Jersey is highly resistant to heat and has no need for
concentrated food.

The main advantage of a Jersey compared to other dairy breeds is that

there is less food needed for the same amount of fat and protein in milk.
Other benefits include strong legs, hard pigmented claws, ease of
calving and low disease rates in general. As a result their durability is
better. These advantages make up for the disadvantages such as lower
number of calves and a lower residue.

In the future, the Jersey breed remains an attractive breed for milking.
This is despite a shift in milk return from fat to protein (the Jersey has a
high fat and protein ratio). Things like low feed costs, the Jersey can do
with little to no concentrate, and suitability for production on fresh grass,
makes that the Jersey has a low carbon footprint and therefore serves
well in sustainable dairy farming.

SPECIFICATIONS

An adult bull weighs between 540 and 820 kg, and a cow between 400
and 500 kg. The animals are known for their high fertility and protein
content. There is an average of 4.84% fat and 3.95% protein in the milk.

A comparison between Holstein-Friesian and Jersey dairy cows and

their F1 cross with regard to milk yield, somatic cell score, mastitis,
and milking characteristics under grazing conditions.

The key objectives of this study were to investigate differences in

milking characteristics and udder health between Holstein-Friesian (HF),
Jersey (J), and Jersey x Holstein-Friesian (F(1)) cows and to determine
possible associations between milking characteristics and udder health.
Records were available from 329 lactations (162 cows): 65 HF, 48J, and
490F (1). Data included lactation mean milk yield, somatic cell score
(SCS), incidence of mastitis, average milk flow (AMF), peak milk flow
(PMF), and milking duration (MD). Breed group had a significant effect
on milk yield and was higher with the HF cows (18.0 kg/d) compared
with the J cows (14.2 kg/d). Udder health (SCS and incidence of mastitis
at least once during lactation) were similar across the breed groups.
Average milk flow was greater with the HF cows (1.36 kg/min)
compared with the J cows (1.09 kg/min). Peak milk flow also tended to
greater with the HF cows. No difference in MD was observed between
the breed groups. The performance of the F(1) cows tended to be similar
to the mid-parent (breed) mean for udder health and MD, but heterosis
was evident for milk yield, AMF, and PMF. Correlations examined
showed that phenotypic milk yield was negatively associated with SCS.
Increased milk yield was synonymous with increased AMF, PMF, and
MD. Correlations between SCS and milking characteristics were weak.
Correlations also showed that cows with low AMF and PMF had
extended MD. Therefore, no difference in udder health was observed
between HF, J, or F(1) cows. The fact that higher yielding animals
exhibit faster milking speeds was confirmed; however, no difference in
MD was observed between the breed groups. Such findings indicate that
regularity in the milking process will be maintained within mixed-breed
herds.

Milk Production in HF HEIFERS

Studies on the effect of weight and age at first calving on subsequent

milk yields have been conducted. Essentially all studies demonstrate
that weight at calving and not age played a more significant role in milk
production and reproduction. Groups of heifers have been applied to an
accelerated growth study gaining 2.4 pounds per day after puberty and
freshening at 19.7 months of age. Compared to heifers calving at 26.9
months of age, the milk yields were significantly lower in the
accelerated group, but there were no differences in the second lactation
milk yield. A greater cumulative yield was experienced at 36 months of
age, on a milk yield per day of age, because the accelerated group was
well into their second lactation. This would also significantly reduce the
number of nonproductive months for replacement heifers. This is not to
suggest calving at 19 months but to illustrate how earlier breeding can
affect lifetime production and decrease the nonproductive months prior
to calving.

Weight at calving has the most significant influence on increasing the

first lactation milk yield. The only other time weight is more important
is when she is sold as a cull cow. Keown's studies presented data
showing an increase in total first lactation milk yields between 1150
pound versus 1250 pound heifers after calving. The heavier heifers
produced 527 pounds more milk than the lighter heifers. Whereas,
heifers weighing 1300 pounds after calving produced only 41 pounds
more milk than the 1250 pound heifers, hardly economically justifiable
for the additional 50 pounds of weight. In fact, some studies indicate the
larger, older (> 30 months) 1300 pound post calving heifers produce less
milk than the 1250 pound heifers calving at 24 months. The goal of
1250 pounds could be easily accomplished at a daily gain of 1.8 pounds
per day during development.
LACTATION GRAPH OF HF
Minimum Criteria for selection of HF cows.
 SRI KRISHNA DAIRY FARM
(Dealers in: Buying & Selling of Cattle & Pregnant Heifers)
No.161/A, 6th Cross, 2nd Main, Prakashnagar, Bangalore -560 021 (Land
mark Near AyyappaSwamy Temple) E-mail: vishaluth@gmail.com

SRI KRISHNA DAIRY FARM is into cattle trading since 1975 for
more than 4 decades and consistently supplying HF Heifers /
Pregnant Cows / Milking cows to many co-operative dairy farms
and recognized private farms across the India.

We have a team of expertise in different localities and contacts with

different breeders and farmers across Karnataka / Tamilnadu /
Andhra Border areas, these are the regions where the HF good
blood line available across the India and have a cordial relationship,
hence it is easy for us to source and provide healthy and disease free
Heifers / Cows as per your specification.

Kindly feel free to contact for any dairy farming solutions.

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