Friesian

During winter the prevalence was 17.6% and 20.8%, while during autumn 20% and 30.4% was recorded in Sahiwal and Friesian cattle respectively.

The black friesian managed to break into a garden in the village of Motcombe, Dorset, and plunge into the 4ft pool.

Weaned Calves: Bulls to pounds 440, av pounds 389; Steers to pounds 712, av pounds 578; Heifers to pounds 638, av pounds 423 Breed Report: Friesian bulls to 440, av 389; Hereford steers to 435, av 435, heifrs to 300, av 300; Simmental steers to 712, av 666, heifers to 400, av 400; British Blue steers to 680, av 612; Welsh Black heifers to 160, av 160; Charolais steers to 680, av 680, heifers to 638, av 638; Limousin heifers to 358, av 358.

And the herd, which in 1969 had recently been switched from Dairy Shorthorn to British Friesian, numbering just under 100, is now a mighty 240-head herd of Holstein-Friesians.

Bred at the GADVASU, the cow has genes of a Danish Holstein Friesian bull.

The four cows, three Aberdeen Angus-British Friesian and one Belgian Blue-British Friesian, have been placed on to the Site of Special Scientific Interest with the aim of keeping the heathland under control by allowing them to feed on the grass.

German Angus, a typical beef cattle; Galloway, a smaller, environmentally resistant beef type; Holstein Friesian, a dairy type; and Belgian Blue, an extreme type for muscle growth were used.

All are registered in The Netherlands as purebred horses, Engelsma said, adding, "We do this because of our love of Friesian horses.

It follows the summer seasonal Leavenworth Friesian Pilsener, the last few kegs of which are now being served at select pubs throughout the Pacific Northwest.

They kept to traditional farming methods and stuck to their British Friesian s herd while other dairy farmers took on Hol-stein Friesians.

Newlyweds Paul and Charity Allott listened as he reeled off the wedding gifts including a toaster, a teasmade, a deep-fat fryer and his present - a Friesian cow.

figure By MANASE OTSIALO Bulla Haji Dairy Farm, on the outskirts of Mandera Town, is a marvel in the dry region dominated by pastoralism.On this farm, one encounters beautiful and well-kept Friesian dairy cows, an indication that they too can thrive in the arid region dominated by the Zebus and galla goats.