Holstein Friesian 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/holstein-friesian-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 diet?Herbivore; primarily high-quality forage (grass, hay) supplemented with grains and minerals
3. What makes Holstein Friesian cows so good at making milk?They have a very efficient metabolism that turns food into milk, a big udder that lets them give a lot of milk, and a calm temperament that keeps them relaxed.
4. Where did Holstein Friesian cattle come from?They were bred in the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Friesland, where wet pastures and a mild climate helped them grow strong.

Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.
Lactation: The production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
Forage: Plant material, primarily leaves and tender stems, used as animal feed.
Mastitis: Inflammation of the mammary gland, a common health issue in dairy cows.