Got Milk? Milking Shorthorn Traditional Cache

Cows have been with us since the early Neolithic period, occupying an important role in our development as a society and culture. This is in tribute to that ubiquitous bovine that has made such an important contribution to the history of the wild, wild, west, including some of histories more famous mavericks .

All caches are along the frontage road and are not accessed from the freeway.

The Milking Shorthorn or Dairy Shorthorn is a breed of dairy cattle that originated in Great Britain. Known as Milking Shorthorn in the United States, Canada and New Zealan, it is called Dairy Shorthorn in the United Kingdom and Australia. 

Milking Shorthorns, an average-sized breed, are red, red with white markings, white, or roan. Average milk production for a milking shorthorn is about 1,880 gallons of milk a year, with 3.8% butterfat. Compare this to the Holstein which will produce 3,260 gallons of milk with 3.0% butterfat.

Milking/Dairy Shorthorn cattle are known for high levels of fertility, grazing efficiency, and ease of management that result in the breed being highly suitable for low-input dairy operations in various production environments. Dairy Shorthorn cattle, known at one time as Durhams, were among the first cattle imported into Australia.

The idea of this series is a community project honoring the Bos among us.

As you drive the road, please feel free to place your own tribute cache to that great animal- the cow.