Jersey's first cross-breed beef is going on sale in the island. It is the first beef from the Jersey-Angus cattle, bred since the importation of bull semen was allowed to strengthen the island herd.
Jersey cattle are not the most popular in New York state, but those who raise them would have no other breed. "That's all we've ever had here," said Charles Luchsinger, who is a third-generation ...
Later this year, Guernsey will host the 14th World Guernsey Cattle Conference. Much like the Jersey breed, Guernsey cows have enjoyed worldwide success, with herds across six continents. However, ...
Nature: Population genetic structure of and inbreeding in an insular cattle breed, the Jersey, and its implications for genetic resource management
Population genetic structure of and inbreeding in an insular cattle breed, the Jersey, and its implications for genetic resource management
As milk pricing signals shift and Holsteins improve components, some dairies are rethinking the role of Jerseys and adjusting breeding strategies to build cows that better fit today’s market.
The concept of cattle breeds, rather than local types, is said to have originated in Britain under the influence of Robert Bakewell in the 18th century (Porter, 1991). It was during that period that ...
Belfast Telegraph: Jersey cows: how cream of breeds rose back to top
A shared interest in jersey cows brought together a Taranaki couple who can trace the breeding of their herd back to 1914. Prize-winning jersey cow Truday Lens Kola, owned by Ngaere's Malcolm and ...
Jared Strite’s voice is gentle and filled with kindness as he talks about his herd of 35 Jersey dairy cows. It’s clear that he’s fond of the Jersey breed, and he’s happy to tell you why. “The Jersey ...