Ayrshire cattle
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The Ayrshire cattle is a breed of dairy cattle originated from the County of Ayr in Scotland. The average mature Ayrshire cow weighs 1000-1300 pounds. Ayrshires have red markings. The red can be an orange to a dark brown, with or without brown legs. They are known for low somatic cell counts, ability to convert grass into milk efficiently, and hardiness. The breed's strongpoints are the now desired traits of easy calving and longevity.
The breed were also known as Dunlop or Cunninghgame cattle. They were exported to all parts of the World and extensive cattle docks used to exist at Cunninghamhead station for loading and export purposes. The Dunlops of that Ilk are credited with breeding this line, with animals being brought in from Holland.
