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Characteristics of dairy cattle

 Dairy cattle have big udder

 They have a triangular body shape

 Dairy cows have well set legs to support the body

 They have small necks

 They have wide and well hind quarters

 They have four medium teats

 They are usually docile and have a mild temperament

 They produce more milk

 They have plenty of space between their hind legs

3. Dual purpose cattle.

This is the type of cattle kept for both meat and milk produc-

tion.

Dual purpose cattle have both the characteristics of dairy and

beef cattle.

Examples of dual purpose breeds; Ankole cow, Zebu, Sahiwal

Red poll, Milking short horn

4. Work Cattle.

These are cattle mainly kept for providing labour on a farm

(ploughing, transport).

They are used to plough soil, pull carts, etc.