Welcome to the British Kerry Cattle Society


		Hardy and thrifty; Long lived; Easy calving; A managable Size; A good converter of poor quality forage; A producer of quality milk and beef.

Kerry Cattle are an Irish dairy breed believed to be one of the oldest breeds in Europe. The Kerry has the distinction of being the first breed developed primarily as a milk producer. The Kerry is adaptable and hardy, of manageable size (350-450kg), calves easily and has a long and productive life. In appearance they are black, of fine dairy type with white horns tipped black, though many herds are now dehorned.

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