The Red and White Holstein is the most recently recognized, coming into the breed family in 1964. Characteristics. The Red and White cow is marked by red and white spots. They are large in frame, weighing about 1,400 pounds in maturity.

The Red & White Dairy Cattle Association (RWDCA) is a membership organization with the purpose of promoting the Registered Red & White breed and its breeders and owners since 1964.

The history provides an overview of how the existence of Red and White dairy cattle evolved in the United States when all of the early Holsteins imported from the Netherlands were black and white.

Nov 27, 2017 · Most Red and White cows are Holstein cattle, but they may also have genetics from other cattle that have reddish coats, such as Milking Shorthorns or Ayrshire. The red color is not something new in cattle. In fact, it is a natural variation and is caused by the expression of recessive genes.

Let’s explore the seven most prominent American dairy cow breeds currently found in the United States: Holstein, Jersey, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Red and White Holstein, and Milking Shorthorn. Plus, we’ll throw in some fun facts along the way!

Dec 28, 2017 · Most Red and White cows are Holstein cattle, but they may also have genetics from other cattle that have reddish coats, such as Milking Shorthorns or Ayrshire. The red color is not something new in cattle. In fact, it is a natural variation and is caused by the expression of recessive genes.

Red and White Holsteins. Red and White Holsteins are known for their red and white spots. They are primarily Holstein cows, but may contain genetics from other breeds that have red coloring, such as Ayrshire or Milking Shorthorns.

Dec 26, 2014 · Holstein cows are perhaps the most recognized breed of dairy cattle and are the most common dairy breed in the U.S. They have distinctive black and white or red and white markings. The red and white coloring is a recessive gene that appears when both the dam (mother) and sire (father) are carriers or exhibit the trait themselves.

This is a group for all red & white Holstein breeders, enthusiasts, and ones that just love 'em. Feel free to post or share your barn photos, show photos, professional photos. And any red & white or red-carrier animals!

The Red & White Dairy Cattle Association strives to encourage and promote the progressive breeding and development of superior Red & White Dairy Cattle by providing breeders with information, programs, and services to help track, evaluate and improve the breed from one generation to the next.