Ayrshire

The Ayrshire breed originated in the County of Ayr in Scotland, prior to 1800 and was regarded as an established breed by 1812. During its development, it was referred to first as the Dunlop, then the Cunningham, and finally, the Ayrshire. How the different strains of cattle were crossed to form the breed known as Ayrshire is not exactly known. There is good evidence that several breeds were crossed with native cattle to create the foundation animals of the breed. In Agriculture, Ancient and Modern, published in 1866, Samual Copland describes the native cattle of the region as "diminutive in size, ill-fed, and bad milkers." Prior to 1800 many of the cattle of Ayrshire were black, although by 1775 browns and mottled colours started to appear.    more...

Upcoming Ayrshire Cattle Shows and Events

Royal New Zealand Show 2008
     Location: Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
     When: Friday 14th November 2008

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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
     Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
     When: Friday 16th to Sunday 08th February 2009

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The Royal Highland Show
     Location: Royal Highland Show Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
     When: Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th June 2009

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Latest Ayrshire Breed News

Friday, August 03, 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in cattle, in Surrey, UK
UK - DEFRA have confirmed that following an investigation of suspected vesicular disease on a holding near Guildford in Surrey,...

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Thursday, October 26, 2006
Rank outsider takes top honours in Welsh Dairy Show interbreed honours
UK - Poor farmgate milk prices, rising production costs and bovine TB were forgotten for a few hours of keen competition for Welsh...

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