List Of Cow SpeciesIn The World
By Dana Baxley on Apr 10, 2025
🥛 Dairy Breeds (Known for High Milk Production)
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Holstein-Friesian (Netherlands)
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Jersey (Jersey Island, UK)
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Guernsey (Guernsey Island, UK)
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Brown Swiss (Switzerland)
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Ayrshire (Scotland)
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Milking Shorthorn (England)
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Sahiwal (Pakistan & India)
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Red Sindhi (Pakistan)
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Gir (India)
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Buffalo (Murrah & Jafarabadi) (Technically not a cow, but a major milk producer in India)
🍖 Beef Breeds (Known for Meat Production)
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Angus (Black & Red Angus) (Scotland)
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Hereford (England)
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Wagyu (Japan)
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Charolais (France)
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Limousin (France)
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Brahman (India, but popular in the U.S. and Brazil)
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Belgian Blue (Belgium)
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Texas Longhorn (USA)
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Shorthorn (England)
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Brangus (USA, a mix of Brahman and Angus)
🌾 Dual-Purpose Breeds (Used for Both Milk & Meat)
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Simmental (Switzerland)
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Normande (France)
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Dexter (Ireland)
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Gelbvieh (Germany)
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Murray Grey (Australia)
🏜 Zebu Cattle (Bos indicus – Adapted to Hot Climates)
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Nelore (Brazil, originally from India)
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Ongole (India)
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Tharparkar (India & Pakistan)
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Kankrej (India)
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Hariana (India)
🌍 Other Unique & Rare Breeds
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Highland Cattle (Scotland, known for its long hair and cold resistance)
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Piedmontese (Italy, produces lean and tender beef)
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Ankole-Watusi (Africa, famous for its huge horns)
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Belted Galloway (Scotland, known as the "Oreo Cow")
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Yak (Tibet, used for milk, meat, and carrying loads)
