 A mature Ayrshire cow | |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
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| Distribution | Worldwide |
| Use | Dairy, with exceptional foraging ability |
| Traits | |
| Coat | Red and white |
| Horn status | Horned, normally removed |
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The Ayrshire (IPA /ˈɛərʃər/) is a Scottish breed of dairy cattle. It originates in, and is named for, the county of Ayrshire in south-western Scotland. Ayrshires typically have red and white markings; the red can range from a shade of orange to a dark brown.