Guernsey cattle
| Conservation status | FAO (2007): not at risk |
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| Country of origin | Guernsey, Channel Islands |
| Distribution | world-wide |
| Use | milk |
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| Coat | fawn or red-and-white |
| Horn status | horned |
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The Guernsey is a breed of dairy cattle from the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. It is fawn or red-and-white in colour, and is hardy and docile. The milk is rich in flavour, high in milk-fat and milk protein, and has a high content of β-carotene which gives it a golden-yellow tinge. It is one of three Channel Island cattle breeds, the others being the Alderney – now extinct – and the Jersey.