History of breed
Where was the milking shorthorn first found?
Northern England
What percent of the milking shorthorns milk is fat?
3.8%
Weight of a milking shorthorn male?
1,500 pounds
How much does a milking shorthorn eat per day in lbs?
110-120 pounds per day
How much land is needed for each milking shorthorn?
1.5-2 acres
When did the milking shorthorn first imported into America?
1783
What percent of the milking shorthorns milk is protein?
3.4%
What colors are milking shorthorn?
White, red and road
How much water does a milking shorthorn drink per day?
30-50 gallons
What is the recommended time to check on your milking shorthorn cattle?
3 hours
When was the milking shorthorn utilized?
1600's
How much milk in lbs does the milking shorthorn produce in a cycle?
19,800 lbs
What are the milking shorthorns known for?
Calving ease and a long production life
How much does it cost to feed a milking shorthorn per year?
2,000 dollars
How often should you change a milking shorthorns bedding?
At least twice per week.
What cattle do milking shorthorns derive from?
Shorthorns of the tees river
What percentage of milking shorthorns milk is water when sold?
87%
Weight of a milking shorthorn female?
1,100
Are minerals important to milking shorthorns diet true or false?
True
Milking shorthorns need a dry bed true or false?
True
Who is responsible for most of the development of the milking shorthorn?
Robert and Charles Cooling
How much milk does a milking shorthorn produce per day?
6-8 gallons
What is the height of a milking shorthorn?
55 inches
What is the most important nutrient in a milking shorthorns diet?
calcium and phosphorus
Milking shorthorns should have to hunt for water true or false?
False