Of the more than 800 cattle
breeds all over the world, not all are good producers of milk. Many breeds are
raised for beef production and many breeds are raised for milk production or
both. Dutch Belted is in row number sixteen of the best cattle breeds
that produce more milk – the world's highest production dairy animals.
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Milk Production: 9,000 kilograms
per lactation/ average 4,080 kilograms
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Other name/s: Lakenvelder
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Origin: Netherlands
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Distinction: This rare
breed is highly prized for its milking and fattening abilities