Which of the following foreign breed has largely been used for crossbreeding of cows in India:

Correct option is B

The Correct Answer is:(B)Jersey
In India Jersey breed has acclimatized well and is widely used in cross breeding with indigenous cows.
· Originated from Jersey Island, U.K.
· Smallest of the dairy types of cattle.
· The typical colour of Jersey cattle is reddish fawn.
· Dished forehead; compact and angular body.
· Economical producers of milk with 4.5% fat.
· Average milk yield is 4500 kgs per lactation.
(a) Holstein -
· originated from the northern parts of Netherlands, especially in the province of Friesland.
· Largest dairy breed and ruggedly built is shape and possess large udder.
· The average milk production of cow is 6000 to 7000 kgs per lactation.
(c) Red Dane -
· Orginated in Denmark.
· Body colour of this Danish breed is red, reddish brown or even dark brown.
· It is also a heavy breed;
· The lactation yield of Red Dane cattle varies from 3000 to 4000 kgs
(d) Guernsey -
· Originated from Small Island of Guernsey in France.
· Cherry red to brown in colour. Mahagony and white is a variation in colour.
· The milk has a golden colour due to an exceptionally high content of beta caroten