Vaughan Jones reply -
They are bred in New Zealand solely for export.
Semen is supplied to dairy farmers to breed them for rearing.
> I found the following information at
> http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/
> a very comprehensive site on breeds of livestock
>
> Australian Friesian Sahiwal
>
etc.
> Regards,
> Fiona Scott
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Best wishes
Vaughan Jones
(ex dairy & beef farmer & consultant)
Hamilton
New Zealand
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