Tag: cattle farming

Holstein Friesians are a breed of cattle, known today as the world's highest-production dairy animals. Originating in Europe, Friesians were bred in Netherlands and more specifically in the two northern provinces of North Holland and Friesland, and North Germany. 

Explanation: Exotic cattle were first introduced into this region by colonial farmers. Thus, the origin of exotic cattle is generally traced back to Europe. The most common exotic dairy breeds in the region are Friesian, Holstein, Ayrshire, Jersey, Guernsey and Sahiwal. However, the Friesian breed predominates.

Milk is an emulsion. Human milk contains maximum amount of lactose (milk sugar). It contains all the amino acids in proper amount. It contains all the essential fatty acids but in low quality. Linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic acid are the essential fatty acids. Only few animals have the mechanism to synthesise these fatty acids.

Total milk by volume=90% of 45=40.5 litre of milk.

Buffalo milk is white, a non-transparent liquid produced by the mammary animal. It is a healthy and nutritious daily drink and can be consumed by people of all ages. It has a very high content of fats. It is rich in a variety of minerals and vitamins and therefore buffalo milk has nutritional value. 100 grams of buffalo milk has 97 calories. However, calories from fat are only 8 grams. Whereas cow milk contains  3.9 gram, sheep contains 7 grams and goat milk contains 3.5 grams. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Jersey is an exotic breed of cattle originating from Jersey Island, U.K. Gir is an Indian breed originating in the Gir forests in Gujarat and are also found in Maharashtra and adjacent Rajasthan. Holstein is also an exotic breed originating in the northern parts of the Netherlands. Brown Swiss is an exotic breed that originated in the mountainous region of Switzerland. 

So, the correct answer is  ' Jersey '