Alderney

/ˈɔldərni/ noun

Definition

A British breed of dairy cattle that originated from the island of Alderney in the Channel Islands, known for producing rich milk.

Etymology

Named after the island of Alderney, which is located in the English Channel between England and France. The breed developed on this island and took the island's name as its own.

Kelly Says

Alderneys are one of the rare Channel Island cattle breeds, and their milk has such high butterfat content that it was historically used to make ultra-creamy butter and cheese—each breed from different Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney) produces subtly different milk!

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