Description:

AYRSHIRSKAYA breeds of cattle, dairy. Is derived in the late 18 century. Air
in the county in Scotland by improving the local cattle "crossing of the blood"
tisvaterskogo, Dutch, Flemish and olderneyskogo cattle bred on the islands of
the Strait English Channel. Screening and selection was carried out on the
conformation, milk production and zhirnomolochnosti.

Animals breed Ayrshirskoy figure is correct, the backbone of a strong, his chest
deep, broad. Horn light, directed to the sides, up and back a little. The udder
is well developed. Color red-and-white (from white with small red spots to dark
red with white spots). The live weight of bulls 700-800 kg and cows 420-500 kg,
heifers to 12 months. – 240 kg, to 18 months. – 300-350 lbs. Milk yield
4000-4500 kg per year, the fat content of milk 4-4,4%.

Prevalent in many countries in Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia.
In Russia Ayrshirskoy cattle breed began to import in the 19. But he has not
received distribution. In the 60-ies. 20 in. animal Ayrshirskoy breed imported
to the USSR from Finland. Breed in the north-western regions of European part of
Russia.