Italian Frisona
This is the most common breed among Parmigiano Reggiano producers. Imported from Holland, it is known as Friesian because the original stock is found in the Dutch region of Friesland. The first cattle were brought to Italy at the end of the 19th century. In the 20th century, cattle from Italian breeding farms were introduced and the breed, now acclimated, became known for to its high productivity thus becoming the most widespread milk-producing breed in Italy and in the Parmigiano Reggiano area of origin.