Ayrshire Cattle Are A Breed Of Dairy Cattle From Ayrshire In Southwest Scotland. Royalty-Free Stock Photography

The adult Ayrshire cow weighs from 450 to 600 kilograms 990–1,320 lb. Ayrshires typically have red and white markings; the red can range from a shade of orange to a dark brown. They are known for their hardiness and their ability to convert grass into milk efficiently. The breed`s strengths today are traits of easy calving and longevity. Origins. It is generally accepted that the breed originated in Ayrshire. However, Richard Feachem an acknowledged authority on the history of Scotland writes in his book The North Britons - Hutchinson, 1965 `...a tradition which has lately been crowned with success by development of the Ayreshire breed;...foreigners admittedly to the country of their adoption...`