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Brown Swiss and Jersey Cattle
Brown Swiss
Brown Swiss cows are a breed of dairy cattle. They are the second-greatest milk producers in the world, and their milk makes excellent cheese. The Brown Swiss was bred in the harsh climate of the Swiss Alps and was imported to the United States in the 1800s. They are well-known for their extremely docile temperament and quiet nature. Brown Swiss cows are long-lived and reach their production peak at the fifth lactation or later. They frequently remain productive until they are 12 to 15 years old. They are very loved here at the farm!
Jersey
The Jersey breed originated on the Island of Jersey, a small British island in the English Channel
off the coast of France. The Jersey is one of the oldest dairy breeds. They are excellent grazers and perform well in intensive grazing programs and are more tolerant of heat than the larger breeds.
Jersey cows usually have an extreme weight range of between 800 and 1200 pounds, but medium-sized cows are usually preferred. The Jersey produces more pounds of milk per pound of body
weight than any other breed. Most Jerseys produce far in excess of 13 times their bodyweight in
milk each lactation and have lots of cream!
