Ganado Ayrshire - Rojo Sueco - Tv agro By Juan Gonzalo Angel

Twitter @juangangel The Ayrshire cattle breed, bred specifically for the dairy industry, originates from Ayrshire in Scotland. A normal adult Ayrshire cattle weighs between 450 and 600 kg. The typical color of the breed varies between red, orange, and dark brown, and the legs can be either colored or white. Their main characteristics include low leukocyte counts (a measure of milk quality), high efficiency in converting grass into milk, and physical endurance. The breed's strengths include easy calving and longevity. They also have a very spirited nature, which, depending on the case, can be a desirable or negative trait. This breed was previously also known as Dunlop or Cunninghame cattle. It has been exported to all parts of the world. Characteristics Ayrshire cattle are medium-sized, weighing over 550 kg at maturity. These are strong and robust cattle that adapt to all types of maintenance systems, including automatic milking stations and open stalls. Their udders adapt excellently, and they are not subject to excessive leg or hoof problems. These characteristics make Ayrshire cattle very attractive commercially. Another attraction for commercial farming is the robustness of their calves; they are strong and easy to raise. Ayrshire cattle produce milk with a moderate fat content and a high protein content. The actual average for these cattle in the official ABA program for 2002 was 7,815 kg of milk, of which 300 kg corresponded to fat and 245 kg to protein.