Guernsey cattle

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/guernsey-cattle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Bos taurus
2. What is the geographic origin?Island of Guernsey, Channel Islands
3. What makes Guernsey milk special?Guernsey milk has a bright golden color and a creamy texture. It contains more beta‑carotene, which is good for vitamin A, and it has higher butterfat and protein, making it tasty for cheese and butter.
4. Where do Guernsey cows come from?They come from the island of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel, just off the coast of France.

Selective Breeding: The process of choosing specific animals with desirable traits to reproduce and pass those traits on.
Beta-carotene: A carotenoid pigment that is a precursor to Vitamin A, responsible for the golden color in Guernsey milk and beneficial for human health.
Organoleptic Properties: Characteristics of food or drink that affect the senses, such as taste, smell, and texture.