British Friesian
(most common name)

(transboundary/brand name):
• Holstein (black and white)
(local/other name):
• British Holstein-Friesian

The British Friesian has a high proportion of North American Holstein blood.

Varieties of British Friesian include:
• Poll Friesian
• Red-and-White Friesian

This page was last updated on: 2023-08-18

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