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Definition of Holstein-friesian
1. Noun. A breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland.
Generic synonyms: Dairy Cattle, Dairy Cow, Milch Cow, Milcher, Milk Cow, Milker
Lexicographical Neighbors of Holstein-friesian
Literary usage of Holstein-friesian
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Cyclopedia of American Agriculture: A Popular Survey of Agricultural by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1908)
"the milk of Holstein-Friesian cattle makes a very high grade of cheese, ...
The present Holstein-Friesian Association of America was formed in 1885 by the ..."
2. The Journal of Heredity by American Genetic Association (1920)
"She is the result of a cross of the Holstein-Friesian sire, ... The characteristics
of the Holstein-Friesian parent are seen in the rump, the size of body ..."
3. Types and Breeds of Farm Animals by Charles Sumner Plumb (1920)
"The origin of the name " Holstein-Friesian " becomes pertinent at this point.
A quarter of a century ago cattle were brought to this country under the names ..."
4. Types and Breeds of Farm Animals by Charles Sumner Plumb (1906)
"CHAPTER XXXV THE holstein-friesian The native home of Holstein-Friesian cattle
... The origin of the name Holstein-Friesian becomes pertinent at this point. ..."
5. A Handbook for Farmers and Dairymen by Fritz Wilhelm Woll (1897)
"Advanced Registry Holstein- Friesian Association of America. This is our American
representative of the Lowland race, native to the low, rich lands of ..."
6. The Study of Breeds in America: Cattle, Sheep and Swine by Thomas Shaw (1900)
"holstein-friesian CATTLE THEIR ORIGIN AND HISTORY. I. But little is known with
certainty regarding the ultimate origin of this breed, but (1) Judging from ..."
7. The Breeds of Live-stock by Carl Warren Gay (1916)
"The Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada was founded in 1891. The Holstein-Friesian
Association of America was incorporated for the purpose of importing, ..."
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