Buyer question
Are Jersey cattle good for milk?
Yes: our Animal Library lists the Jersey cattle as kept for dairy.
Source: the Jersey cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Jersey cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Jerseys come from the Isle of Jersey and give rich milk high in butterfat and protein. They are small, efficient and gentle as cows, which makes them the most common choice for a family milk cow.
- Purpose
- Dairy
- Best fit
- Family milk, small dairy
- Mature weight
- Cows 800–1,200 lb
- Temperament
- Gentle cows, curious
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Heat-tolerant dairy)
What to weigh
Jerseys are prone to milk fever after calving and need careful mineral management. Jersey bulls have a reputation as some of the most aggressive of any breed.