Mar 10, 2004 · I know Jersey are bred more for their milk and fat content, but are they suitable for beef processing. Reason why I ask is the last 2 or 3 times I have gone to the pig sale someone has run some calves through as well. 2 times Jersy sucker calves have come through and only sold for about $50 each.

May 1, 2011 · We raise Jersey for beef since twelve years ago when we couldn't find any Holstein calves. In comparison, every other meat we've eaten has been dry, tough, and flavorless. We feed about 6 lbs of sweet feed and 2 quarts of soaked beet pulp per day to each steer once they are over six months old, gradually working them up to that amount of grain ...

Dec 4, 2014 · I had a brown swiss cow for years and crossed with the angus bull always produced high quality tender yet not overly fat meat ,I have always butchered the calf as a "baby beef " under a year old after drying the cow off and giving it some extra feed / corn -grain to improve the meat and fat .I raised the calf the old way with me milking one ...

Apr 22, 2013 · You are wrong about the marbling of a jersey. They are actually the second best marbling breed after the Wagyu and that has been proven time and again in most studies. In fact the ratings are #1 Wagyu, #2 Jersey, #3 Guernsey, #4 Angus; and then there are several other beef breeds that follow right along. They do marble very good.

Jan 15, 2007 · Our ext office highly recommends jersey calves for beef. They usually rate as prime beef according to our guys. Bottle calves are always slower to grow and put on weight - doesn't matter the breed. Their usually more friendly and eager for himan company..... We love our jerseys and most everything in our pasture is a jersey or jersey cross.

Oct 6, 2010 · Jersey`s will never be a angus beef calf, so don`t ever think they will look like one when feed out. The only time I have seen a jersey butter ball fat, is when and older guy here fed them just like beef cattle, they were butter fat, and huge. So I still say get them butchered, and enjpy the flavorful meat. > Thanks Marc

Sep 8, 2006 · Jersey would be my choice, hands down. They are much easier to aquire at a good price than an Angus and the meat is delicious. And though they look lean, if they are fed right, one steer at 1-1/2 to 2 years of age will produce plenty of beef for the average sized family. Jersey beef is delicious!

Jul 4, 2008 · I figure better to have a lower milk producing cow by having it a beef mix, because that will give you better growing beef calves. Having a lower producing pure Jersey gives less beef. Next time I need a cow, I hope to get a dairy to breed a good-uddered Jersey to a lowline angus bull out of a good-uddered cow. Now that isnâ t going to be cheap.

Jan 3, 2011 · Jersey = lots of beautiful milk and cream but no good for beef. Dexter = prob enough milk for a family of 4 and to feed a calf, very good for beef - can dress at 450 - 500 lb on average and if halter trained young can be softies -easy to handle.

May 10, 2010 · When I asked if there was a particular cross for best beef he said either jersey/angus or jersey/hereford. Problem I have is I don't have any goats to provide milk if I get day olds... Maybe 2 years from now. Maybe I'll ask him to breed 4-5 jersey/angus or jersey/herefords this spring and contract to buy the calves when they're born.