Showing posts with label Farming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Farming. Show all posts

Monday, June 22, 2015






The Friesian Cow Breed originated from Netherlands but are found throughout the world. Its a very famous dairy cow breed. Cows of this breed are usually found in Black or Red color with white mixture. A Friesian cow weights around 700 kg. So it produces good meat. It can produce around 25 liters of milk everyday. The Friesian cows are versatile and thrive in harsh climates. This breed is often crossbred with the Holstein breed and called Holstein-Friesian.







The Holstein Cow Breed originated from Holland. Nowadays this breed can be found all around the world. Holstein cows are found in both black and red color with white mixture. A mature Holstein cow can weight around 700 kg and produces top quality meat. But Holstein cows are famous for their milk producing capabilities. A Holstein cow gives around 25 liters of milk everyday. This cattle breed suffers from heat and diseases in difficult climate zones and their production reduces. This breed is often crossbred with the Friesian breed which is called Holstein-Friesian.



Sunday, February 22, 2015





The Kalahari Red Goats originated from South Africa. Their name is Kalahari Red because their body color is red and the Kalahari desert of Africa. These goats require less food and do not get affected by deceases often. They survive well in harsh environmental zones of South Africa. The Kalahari Red goats are good for meat production. A Kalahari buck weights up to 130 kg and doe 90 kg. A doe can produce triplets and feed the kids with its milk.



Saturday, February 21, 2015





The Angora Goats originated from Turkey are used for the wool they produce. The name Angora is derived from Ankara of Turkey. Nowadays these goats are found in Turkey, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and North America. Most of them are colored white but also found in different colors. They look like sheep but they are 100 percent pure goats. Angora goats are shorn two times a year and produce 4 to 5 kg wool per year. The wool produced by Angora goats is called Mohair. Mohair is a durable, crease and flame resistant, resilient, warm in winter and cool in summer, naturally elastic, light weight luxury fiber which is also nicknamed as the Diamond Fiber. It is used for making coats, suits, hats, sweaters, caps, carpets, socks, home furnishing etc. Angora bucks can weight up to 100 kg and does 80 kg. Does can give birth to triplets. Their milk is for the kids. These goats should be fed with nutritious food and kept in good environment.







The Spanish Goats originated from Spain are popular for clearing bushes and producing meat. They have long horns can be found in any color. These goats gain good amount of weight even with low food input. Spanish bucks can weight up to 130 kg and does 90 kg. A doe can produce up to 3 kids a year and gives milk to the children's demand. The Spanish goats are experts in clearing bushes. They thrive under difficult environments.