Ayrshire Breed

Ayrshire cattle are a breed of dairy cattle from Ayrshire in southwest Scotland. The adult Ayrshire cow weighs from 450 to 600 kilograms. Ayrshires typically have red and white markings; the red can range from a shade of orange to a dark brown.

Origin: Scotland

Higher classification: Cattle
Rank: Breed

Horn status: Horned, normally removed
Mass: Male: 640 – 900 kg (Adult), Female: 450 – 600 kg (Adult)
Did you know: The average Ayrshire cow produces about 12,000 pounds of milk annually, but the best producers in the breed might produce 20,000 pounds each