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What are the main types of cattle farming?
In beef production there are three main stages: cow-calf operations, backgrounding, and feedlot operations.
What breeds of cattle produce the most milk?
Specialized dairy breeds such as Friesian and Jersey have high milk yields but are less adapted to harsh environments and require high levels of management, feeding, housing and veterinary care.
How much do Holsteins produce?
The average Holstein cow produces around 23,000 pounds of milk, or 2,674 gallons, of milk each lactation. With a standard lactation lasting 305 days, that comes out to 75 pounds, or almost 9 gallons of milk per cow per day.
What is special about Jersey milk?
As well as being one of the most friendly breeds, Jersey cows are famous for their high quality rich and creamy milk - naturally high in butter fat - which is used to produce an amazing range of Jersey dairy products from butter and ice-cream to yoghurt, clotted cream and cheese.
Do we eat dairy cows?
Even in Europe, eating the meat from dairy cows, which typically have less meat on them, is rare.

Question: What are the most common breeds for meat?
Self-contained rewrite: What are the most common breeds of cattle for meat?