ARYSHIRE

Ayrshire is a cattle breed raised purposely for milk production which was originated from Ayrshire in

South Scotland. These cattle generally have brown and white patches.

Ayrshire milk is referred as “the ideal drinking milk”,

it is not excessively rich, not lacking adequate fat and it possesses desirable quantities of protein

WHY DO THINK AYRSHIRE BREED IS THE BREED OF CHOICE FOR YOUR FUTURE HERD OF CATTLE

 They can produce more than 15 litres of milk per day

 They grow rapidly and reaches puberty with 230 kg at 18-24 months.

 Female weighs 400-500kg while male weighs 500 – 600kg.

 Produce milk with butter fat contents of about 4% & protein content in milk is about 3.3%

 They have good udder characteristics esp. good symmetry and well attachment.

 More nervous than other breed i.e. they are strong, vigorous and good grazers.

 Are medium in body size 

WHERE/HOW CAN I GET AYRSHIRE COW?

Simply you can use Artificial insemination technique to improve you are herd of cattle by using bulls' semen from

pedigree registered, genomic test and Proven bulls which are available at NAIC.