Buyer question
How big do Holstein cattle get?
Our Animal Library lists the Holstein cattle at cows around 1,500 lb (mature weight).
Source: the Holstein cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Holstein cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Holsteins are the black-and-white dairy cow that produces most US milk, bred in the Netherlands and northern Germany for volume. A family cow will give far more milk than most homes can use, so plan for the surplus.
What to weigh
Twice-daily milking, high feed needs and metabolic problems like milk fever and ketosis come with the volume. Dairy bulls are among the most dangerous farm animals.