Dairy Shorthorn
(most common name)
(transboundary/brand name)

(local/other name):
• Northern Dairy Shorthorn
• Shorthorn

The Dairy Shorthorn was once the dominant dairy breed in Britain; today the Holstein-Friesian holds that position.

You can compare the Dairy Shorthorn with the Milking Shorthorn of the USA.

For the history of Shorthorns, see Beef Shorthorn.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-16

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