Table 1 Breeds used to determine enterprise type (dairy, beef or mixed), as recorded in the Irish Cattle Movement Monitoring System (CMMS) database (code, percentage based on Irish cow population in 2005a)
From: Prevalence and distribution of paratuberculosis (Johne's disease) in cattle herds in Ireland
A dairy breed (48.2%) is any animal recorded on the database as one of the following breeds: | Beef breeds (50.4%) are any other breeds the main ones being: |
|---|---|
FR (Friesian/Holstein): 47.1% | AA (Angus): 6.3% |
AY (Ayrshire) | AU (Aubrac) |
BS (Brown Swiss) | BB (Belgian Blue): 2.6% |
RD (Danish Red) | CH (Charolais): 12.1% |
GU (Guernsey) | HE (Herford): 7.7% |
JE (Jersey) | LM (Limousin): 12.1% |
KE (Kerry) | SI (Simmental): 7.8% |
MO (Montbelliarde): 1.1% | SH (Shorthorn): 1.8% b |
MY (MRI/MRY) Meuse Rhine (Y) Issel | SA (Salers) |
NO (Normande) | SD (South Devon) |
NR (Norwegian) | Â |
SR (Swedish Red) | Â |