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 …

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 …

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 " …

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 …

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 - …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …