Guernsey cattle

Not to be confused with Golden Guernsey.

Guernsey
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk[1]: 144 
Country of originGuernsey, Channel Islands
Distributionworld-wide[2]
Usemilk
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    600–700 kg or 2,000lbs[3]: 492 
  • Female:
    450–500 kg or 1,400lbs[3]: 492 
Height
  • average 54"
Coatfawn or red and white
Horn statushorned
  • Cattle
  • Bos (primigenius) taurus
Guernsey heifers in Saint Saviour, Guernsey

The Guernsey is a breed of dairy cattle from the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. It is fawn or red and white in colour, and is hardy and docile. Its milk is rich in flavour, high in fat and protein, and has a golden-yellow tinge due to its high β-carotene content. The Guernsey is one of three Channel Island cattle breeds; the other two are the Alderney, which is now extinct, and the Jersey.

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