Question

The best milch breed in the world is
A. Chittagong
B. Dioni
C. Holstein friesian
D. Sindhi

Answer 1

Hint: The indigenous cattle breeds can be classified into three breeds. These are milch breeds, dual-purpose breeds, and draft breeds. The milch breed cattle are specialized for their dairy products especially milk. But these are not good for their bullock quality. The breed which is the world’s best milch breed has distinct black and white or black and red spots.

Complete answer:Milk is the major and most essential dairy product. There is a total of 30 indigenous cattle breeds. These are divided into three major categories. One of the categories of these indigenous breeds is the milch breed. The milch breed is specialized for milk production. These breeds give a high yield of milk with superior quality and nutrient value. The cows of the milch breed are of superior quality and thus give good levels of productivity. But the bullocks of the milch breed are of poor quality and thus cannot be used for agricultural practices requiring mechanical work.
Holstein Friesian is the world’s highest-production dairy animal known till now. It is the most superior milch breed. They are characterized by distinctive markings of black and white or black and red color. It has been recorded that Holstein produced 32,740 kg of milk in a year. This breed was produced in the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Friesland. Also, they have been produced in Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany.
Thus, option C) Holstein friesian is the right answer.

Note: The Military dairy farms marked the origin of crossbreeding using high milk-producing exotic cattle breeds. The aim was to improve the milk production potential of indigenous cows. The Holstein Friesian is also a product of this crossbreeding. They are not only high yielding cows but also are the largest dairy breeds.