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- Country of origin
- Jersey , Channel Islands
- Distribution
- world-wide
- Use
- dairy draught
- Weight
- Male: 600–700 kg (1300–1500 lb) Female: 350–400 kg (800–900 lb)
- Height
- Female: 115–120 cm (45–47 in)
- Coat
- variable
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Herd of cows at Saint Saûveux The Jersey is a British breed of small dairy cattle from Jersey, in the British Channel Islands. It is one of three Channel Island cattle breeds, the others being the Alderney – now extinct – and the Guernsey. The milk is high in butterfat and has a characteristic yellowish tinge.
The Jersey adapts well to various climates and environments, and unlike many breeds originating in temperate climates, tolerates heat well. It has been exported to many countries of the world; in some of them, including Denmark, France, New Zealand and the United States, it has developed into an independent breed. In Nepal, it is used as a draught animal.
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