Breeds of Cattle - f

Finnish cattle (also known as Suomenkarja, Suomalainen Karja, Finsk (Swedish), Finncattle) are a polled dairy breed found throughout Finland. The varieties include East Finnish (red and white), North Finnish (white) and West Finnish (red).

The Finnish Ayrshire is a Finnish breed of dairy cattle. They are multi-coloured red and white. They derived from Scottish Ayrshire stock imported to Finland between about 1847 and 1923. It is the most numerous dairy breed of the country, constituting approximately 61% of the dairy herd.

In the 1960s and 1970s Finnish Ayrshire semen was used to improve the dairy capabilities of the Ayrshire in the United Kingdom.

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Fjall (also known as Swedish Mountain, Fjallko, Fjallras, and Swedish Highland) are Swedish cattle raised for both milk and meat production. Their history goes back to at least the Viking age and they were first recognized in the late 19th century. They were introduced to Britain when the Vikings came and descended into the British White breed, which now populate areas of Viking habitation such as East Anglia. They were also mentioned in 1296 ...

Fleckvieh are Austria cattle raised for both milk and meat production. They were developed in the 19th century from cross-breeding of local stock with Simmental cattle that were imported from Switzerland in about 1830.

They can be used for crossing with dairy or with meat cattle breeds. Currently they are available in many countries throughout the world. They are mainly available in Hungary, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Germa ...

Florida Cracker (also known as Florida Scrub or Cracker cow)rnare a beef cattle breed developed in Florida, US. They are mainly used for meatrnproduction and named for the Florida Cracker culture in which they were kept. ThernFlorida Cracker cattle are very closely related to Pineywoods cattle. Otherrnrelated cattle breeds include Corriente and Texas Longhorn cattle.

Florida Cracker cattle are one of the rarest and oldestrnbreeds of cattle ...

French Simmental (also known as Eastern red pied or pie rouge de l’est)are French cattle that originated from the Simmental cattle breed from Switzerland. They are raised for both milk and meat production. Simmental cattle were imported from Switzerland to France at the beginning of the 20th century. The stud book for the breed was opened in 1930. The French authorities tried to cross this breed with Montbeliard during the 1970s, but Montbe ...

In the 18th century, herds of small black-and-white cattle were brought into northern Holland and Friesland from northern Jutland. They were brought to replace cattle that had fallen victim to disease and flooding. Those cattle were crossed with Dutch cattle and so were developed Friesian Cattle.

Both black-pied and red-pied Friesian Cattle were maintained separately until the establishment of the Netherlands herdbook in 1873 and ...

Fribourg Black and White cattle are a breed originating from the Fribourg region of Switzerland. They are a sub-type of the Swiss Black and White breed, which is one of the largest dairy cattle breeds in the world. Fribourg Black and White cattle are known for their high milk production and are often used for dairy production in Switzerland and other parts of the world. They have a large build, with a black and white coat pattern, and are charact ...

Fribourgeoise cattle, originating from the Fribourg region of Switzerland, are a distinguished subtype of the Swiss Brown breed renowned for their exceptional meat production. With a medium build and a brown coat, these cattle exhibit strong legs, well-developed muscling, and compact bodies.

Esteemed for their superb meat quality, Fribourgeoise cattle are favored for beef production in Switzerland and beyond. They excel in delivering h ...

Fulani Sudanese cattle are a breed originating from the Sudanese region of West Africa. They are also known as the Shuwa cattle, and are a breed of cattle that is used primarily for meat production. Fulani Sudanese cattle are known for their large build and distinctive hump over their shoulders. They are also known for their ability to thrive in harsh environmental conditions, such as hot and dry climates, and for their resistance to diseases lik ...