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The Frisian Cow

Agricultural region

The FRISIAN-HOLSTEIN — the black-and-white dairy cow — was bred here and is now the most numerous dairy breed in the world; the picture most people carry of "a cow" is a Frisian one. Also the red-and-white Frisian, the Blaarkop, and the Frisian horse. The herdbook of 1879 is among the oldest anywhere. ⚠ AN EXPORT OF GENETICS, and a real Frisian contribution to world food production.

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Communities and languages

Languages: West Frisian

What is recorded

  • The Frisian-Holstein black-and-white dairy cow was developed in this region and is now the most widespread dairy breed in the world. The Frisian herdbook of 1879 is among the oldest surviving. documented
  • The Frisian herdbook is established, among the oldest surviving anywhere. documented

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