Holando-Argentino is a breed of
cattle primarily found in
Argentina, and derived from Holstein-Friesian Cattle. It was first introduced from the
Netherlands in 1880,
Oklahoma State University breed profile
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s, and devoted to the production of both beef and milk.
Holando-Argentino cattle can be now found in the Argentine provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Córdoba and Entre Ríos, as well as in small river basins in Salta, Tucumán, Formosa
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, Catamarca and Mendoza. They have also been exported to neighbouring countries. They are now primarily kept for milk production.
The cows are medium-sized, standing 1.4 to 1.5 metres tall and weighing 600 to 650 kg. Good legs and feet allow extensive foraging.
Promotion of this breed and technical resources to manage it are the goals of the ''Asociación Criadores de Holando-Argentino'' (''ACHA'', Holando-Argentino Breeders Association), founded in 1944.
References
Overview
SENASA website (cited i
Embryo Plus
External links
Cattle breeds
Cattle breeds originating in Argentina
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