Schleich Holstein cow

Black and white bulls and cows are the most popular breed of cattle in the world. They were first bred in the Netherlands and brought to America in 1857. These cattle are instantly recognizable by their black and white coat coloring, and are the prototype of domestic cattle. Today, black and white cattle are kept for their amazing milk production: the average cow produces 12,000 liters of milk per year! They live for three to four years, but some live much longer. Cattle have four stomachs. They eat a combination of grass and hay when kept in stables, which is then chewed. The half-digested food is pushed back from the first stomach into the mouth, where it is then chewed until it is in a condition that allows it to pass through the other three stomachs. The cows then look as if they are chewing gum!