Thai Friesian

Thai Friesian cattle are dairy cattle developed in Thailand from Holstein Friesian breeding combined with tropical-adapted cattle, often including local or zebu-influenced ancestry. The goal is a cow that can produce more milk than native cattle while coping better with heat, parasites, and smallholder feed systems than a high-percentage temperate Holstein. Many animals are black and white, but type and color can vary with the amount of Friesian blood and the breeding program behind the herd.

On Thai dairy farms, Thai Friesians are commonly managed with cut-and-carry forage, concentrates, shade, clean water, and artificial insemination programs. They can be productive cows, but heat stress, mastitis, fertility, and feed quality still limit performance if facilities are poor. A higher Holstein percentage is not always better in hot, humid districts, so buyers usually look for cows that match local climate, available feed, udder quality, and the farm's ability to manage dairy health.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Grey, Highbelt, Highpark, Lineback, Mottled, Pied, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Riggit, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Solid White, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow