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Northwestern Mutual Family Farm
Get up close interacting with native Wisconsin wildlife and farm animals. Learn about the animals during educational presentations. Bring the whole family!
Feature Creature
Ayrshire Cow
(Bos taurus taurus Ayrshire)
| Native to: | Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Primary Diet: | Grass |
| Adult Weight: | Bull – 1,400 to 2,000 pounds Cow – 1,000 to 1,300 pounds |
| Status: | Stable |
The Ayrshire cow breed originated in Scotland prior to 1800. Its milk has moderate butterfat and relatively high protein, making it ideal for the production of butter and cheese.
