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Where did dairy cows come from?

Last Updated: August 30, 2007

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The six common breeds of dairy cows found in the United States originated from the following locations:
Ayrshire - County Ayrshire (Scotland)
Brown Swiss - Switzerland
Guernsey - Isle of Guernsey (English Channel)
Jersey - Isle of Jersey (English Channel)
Holstein - Province of Friesland (Netherlands or Holland) or State of Holstein (Germany)
Milking Shorthorn - Northeastern England

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