Best breeds for particular purposes

Best cows for cream: Guernsey

Named after the Channel Island on which it was bred, this cow is also known as the Golden Guernsey due to the colour of its cream. Good-natured and handsome, the breed ranges in colour from pale brown to darker shades. They can prove to be real cash cows, as teamed with their luxurious golden cream (caused by their ability to digest betacarotene), they also yield high quantities and are thought to be one of the UK's longest-living dairy producers.