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I need to visit one this week for a school project. can be cattle or dairy.
Thanks

why do you want to visit a dairy farm!? If you give me a reason (e.g. school trip, research project, TV programme) I can probably give you a more specific answer of how to go about it. Also, Dairy and Cattle farms are two very different set – ups and work completly differently so it depends what you were wanting to look at.

Depends on where you live, But as a starting point I would suggest approaching your local NFU office and they may be able to point you in the direction of a willing farmer. Perhaps speak to a local milkman/ dairy maid or go to local farmers markets and make enquiries.

In most areas there are well known prominent farmers who will be used to having people look round their farms. I would say NFU or your local agricultural show committee would be your best bet. I could tell you exactly who to talk to in Cumbria but not anywhere else.

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We in Brazil use the Brahman cattle. They have that distinctive hump on the back part of their neck. They came from India. For dairy we use the holanda cow. In Argentina I think they use the Angus and Hereford. Not sure about Venezuela.

What does poled mean?I just read a sale advertisement for bulls,double poled.

Polled means absence of horns. Double polled means both parents were born without horns. This exponentially decreases the chance of these bulls producing offspring with horns. The poll of an animal is the top of his head.

The farmers of our cooperative have established guidelines for animal care because optimal heard health results in the most sustainable production of the safest and most nutrient-rich foods. Beef cows and calves spend their summers grazing 100% organic pastures. Calves nurse from their mothers until they are 6 months old. http://organicprairie.com

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I live on Balkan and I would like to buy 40 of those, but from a relevant breeding place in Europe (recognized among the farmers). Can you tell me what is the best place to look for, and what would the price be per cow, approximately at least??? Thanks

Last year I raised a dairy heifer (Holstein), she was about six months old and I sold her to Marquez dairy for $107. She was top of the line, however, wining first in her class at the Orange County Fair. An average dairy heifer, especially bought in bulk would cost about half that, depending on age and quality. Good luck with the cows!!

P.S. Dairy cows are amazing animals…They are extremely curious and have distinct personality. =) I love them a whole lot!