Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Dairy Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Guernsey

Dairy Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Guernsey

Dairy Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Guernsey


Guernsey

  • Origin - Isle of Guernsey, English Channel
  • Color - Light to dark fawn, either solid or with white markings, with golden yellow pigmentation.
  • Average Mature Cow Size - 1,200 pounds.
  • Milk Produced by Mature Cow - 17,622 pounds per lactation.
  • Important Traits - Calm and docile disposition, calving ease, high milk solids, and high beta-carotene content.

Dairy - Guernsey

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686