Jersey Cows are either solid brown, fawn or brown splashed with white. Jersey Cows are typically the shade of fawn, however, can vary in colour, although their underneath is often a lighter shade.
The Jersey Cow originated from the small British Island of Jersey in the English Channel. The Jersey Cow is one of the oldest dairy cows and has been pure-bred for over six centuries.
The cattle on the Island of Jersey were once known as Alderney Cattle, however, they were later referred to as just Jersey Cows. Most Jersey Cows have a broad face with prominent eyes. Jersey Cows can tolerate the heat more than other cows and are therefore found in warmer climates around the world. They are excellent grazers and have an average weight of around 00 pounds1200-900.
Bulls are also small, ranging from 1200 to 1800 pounds (540 to 820 kg), and are notoriously aggressive.
Even though Holstein cows are mainly used for dairy produce, Jersey cows are high milk produces and can produce 13 times their own body weight in milk. The milk from a Jersey Cow is very rich in butterfat and protein. Like all other cows, Jersey Cows spend 6 hours a day eating and 8 hours a day chewing cud.
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