Longest Lactation Period Cattle Breed
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Question (English)
The cattle breed with the longest lactation period (365 days) and highest milk fat is:
- Holstein Friesian
- Jersey ✓ Correct
- Brown Swiss
- Sahiwal
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Jersey
Jersey (origin: Island of Jersey, England) has the longest lactation period among cattle breeds (365 days) AND the highest milk fat (5.5%) among cattle breeds. It is also the smallest and most hardy exotic cattle breed (Table 14).
Lactation Period Comparison
- Jersey — 365 days (longest among all cattle)
- Gir — 325 days (longest among desi/Indian breeds)
- Standard dairy cow — 305 days (10 months, ideal lactation)
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- HF: Highest yield but lowest fat (3.5%); standard 305-day lactation.
- Brown Swiss: Highest lactose (5%), not highest fat or longest lactation.
- Sahiwal: Best Indian milch breed; does not have 365-day lactation.
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