Udderly awesome Holstein sets production record

[February 20, 2010]  WALDO, Wis. (AP) -- This Holstein is more than just another udder in the herd. The cow from the Ever-Green-View Farm in eastern Wisconsin has set a new national milk production record. A Holstein tagged number 1326 in Waldo has pumped out about 8,400 gallons of milk in one year.

The cow's milk production of 72,170 pounds is well above the previous record of nearly 68,000 pounds held by a cow in Marathon. The Holstein Association USA keeps records on top producers dating back to 1971.

Owner Tom Kestell said his standout Holstein received no special treatment and was never sick during the record-setting year, which ended Feb. 6.

The Sheboygan Press said the average registered Holstein in Wisconsin produces 23,000 pounds of milk annually.

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Information from: The Sheboygan Press, http://www.sheboygan-press.com

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