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Jersey cattle, breed of dairy cattle native to the island of Jersey in the English Channel. Jerseys, smallest of the dairy breeds, are usually a shade of fawn or cream, although darker shades are common. The lighter colors are attributed to Norman ancestors, while the darker cattle are thought to have descended from breeds native to Brittany. Jerseys are adaptable to many environments and are now found throughout the world. They were first brought to the United States c.1850, and soon became one of the most popular breeds. The high butterfat content of their milk—useful in the production of cheese—has led to an increase of the number of Jersey cattle in recent years, despite an overall decline in the dairy cattle population. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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IDairy's member groups are: the American Jersey Cattle Association; Holstein Association USA, Inc; National Association for Animal Breeders; National Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHI); National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF); and Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association. In the early 1860s he purchased a farm east of Moline to raise Jersey cattle and Berkshire hogs. He managed a herd of Jersey cattle, brought in from Australia, and worked with the Maharashtra State Government to support their cross-breeding programme. |
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