Nov 6, 2020 · Jersey cows are the second largest breed of dairy cattle in the world today. The breed adapts well to various climates and environments, adding to its desirability. Thanks to their popularity before the First World War, the breed can be found in virtually every country in the world where dairy cattle are valued as part of the local agriculture.

Nov 5, 2020 · Profitable milking cows start life as healthy calves. Get your Jersey calves out of the blocks quickly with these tips from the experts.

The Jersey is a British breed of small dairy cattle from Jersey, in the British Channel Islands. It is one of three Channel Island cattle breeds, the others being the Alderney – now extinct – and the Guernsey. The milk is high in butterfat and has a characteristic yellowish tinge.

Sep 1, 2021 · Jersey and Jersey cross cattle are great for beef. Jersey steers are friendly, cost less to purchase (as a calf or a finished steer) than a beef steers and have wonderful tasting meat. Is Raising Your Own Beef Worth It? will go over the costs of raising your calf, including butchering costs.

Nov 4, 2022 · Perhaps the toughest part of milking Jersey cows is raising them from calfhood. Feeding and raising dairy calves is a delicate balance between science and art. Based on experience with our herd and other successful herds in the southeast, here are some areas of importance for raising Jersey calves. Nutrition and feed considerations

Nov 8, 2024 · The Jersey cattle are relatively a small breed of dairy cattle which are raised primarily for milk production. It is originally bred in the Channel Island of Jersey. The breed is popular and famous for high milk production and also for the high butterfat of their milk.

Apr 28, 2022 · Jersey calves weigh just 55 pounds when born (and take several months to reach the 200-pound mark), making them small enough to manage easily. If you’ve decided to bring a Jersey calf onto your homestead, we have some tips …

To reach full genetic potential, calves need to gain somewhere between 2x to 3x of their bodyweight from birth by 56 days of age. So with Jersey calves, we need to be at least 1.1 ADG (minimum). More is better.

Dec 21, 2020 · It is a realistic goal to have Jersey calves weigh 2-3 times their birth weight by day 56. With an average birth weight of 60 lbs., Jerseys should weigh 120-180 lbs. at this point. This equates to a daily gain of 1.1 lbs. For tips on getting here, …

Jersey calves because of their high ratio of body surface area to body mass. Because of this, they can be more prone to chilling and dehydration. Jerseys have a higher maintenance requirement per unit of metabolic weight. They are not simply a “smaller” breed of dairy cattle. To help you care for the beautiful brown