11/02/2026
There’s a reason Jersey cattle have one of the most devoted followings in the dairy world. 🐄
Jerseys are smaller than most dairy breeds but pound for pound they produce milk with significantly higher butterfat and protein content than larger breeds like Holsteins. That richer milk means more cheese, more butter, and more value per gallon for small-scale dairy operations. 🧀
They’re also generally easier keepers, meaning they tend to maintain body condition on less feed than larger dairy breeds. That efficiency matters a lot heading into winter when feed costs climb. 🙌