Jersey cattle

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.

Jersey
Bullocks in Trinity, Jersey
Country of originJersey, Channel Islands
Distributionworld-wide
Use
  • dairy
  • draught
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    600–700 kg (1300–1500 lb)
  • Female:
    350–400 kg (800–900 lb)
Height
  • Female:
    115–120 cm (45–47 in)
Coatvariable
  • Cattle
  • Bos (primigenius) taurus

The Jersey adapts well to various climates and environments, and unlike many breeds originating in temperate climates, tolerates heat well. It has been exported to many countries of the world; in some of them, including Denmark, France, New Zealand and the United States, it has developed into an independent breed.: 212  In Nepal, it is used as a draught animal.: 212 

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