 Origin: Ireland, Britain
Distribution: Small herds in North America and Europe Uses: Dairy Status: Critical Breed Features: The Kerry has been called the world’s first true dairy cattle with an average annual milk production of 7,700 to 9,900 lbs of milk per year from a good cow. These cattle are slow growing, but long lived, with cows often having calves with ease at the age of 15 years or more. Considered to be one of the best “family cows”, they are well known for producing good amounts of milk on little forage. Kerrys have a refined appearance with elegant satin-like coats that are black and often found with white markings on the underside or udder. Cows can weigh as much as 800-1,000 lbs while the bulls reach up to 1,300 lbs. History: This ancient race of cattle can trace its origins back to over a thousand years ago when the Celts arrived in Britain. Well known it its native Ireland, the Kerry has long been considered a national symbol of Irish heritage. The Kerry breed is still quite rare but populations are slowly increasing as people discover the qualities of this perfect backyard cow.
Breed Associations:
British Kerry Cattle Society
Mrs Joan Lennard, Society Secretary
Windle Hill Farm
Sutton on the Hill
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5JH.
Telephone : 01283 732377
email: kerrycattle@btinternet.com | 
