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	History of Jersey Cattle
		Jersey cattle originate from Jersey the largest Island in the Channel Islands and just some 14 miles away from the French coast.
		Jerseys are known to exist in the UK mainland since 1741 and probably well before.
		Jersey milk is noted for its high quality - it is particularly rich in protein, minerals and trace elements.
	www.jerseycattle.org /breed/history.html (398 words)

	AllRefer.com - Jersey cattle (Agriculture: Animals) - Encyclopedia
		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.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/J/Jerseyca.html (236 words)

	Breeds of Livestock - Jersey Cattle
		At that early date, the cattle of Jersey island were commonly referred to as Alderney cattle although the cattle of this island were later referred to only as Jerseys.
		Refinement and beauty of such cattle in mature form led to the marked superiority of cattle imported from the island of Jersey or their direct descendants in winning most of the major awards of the American show ring.
		Jersey bulls are known for having the least docile temperament of the common breeds of cattle.
	www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/cattle/jersey (871 words)

	Miniature Jersey Cattle Farmville Virginia VA Farm Livestock
		Today, The American Miniature Jersey registry is recognized and maintains the standard for the breed.
		Depending on where you live, American Miniature Jerseys may be referred to as the Barnyard Jersey, Island Jersey, Rabbit-eyed Jersey, and Guinea Jersey; all of which are the same breed.
		The ideal Miniature Jersey's general appearance should be small in size - being 38" to 42" in height at the hip.
	www.cornerstonefarm.net /jerseys.html (378 words)

	Jersey (cattle) - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Jersey (cattle)
		Breed of small short-horned dairy cows originating in Jersey, Channel Islands, probably descended from French cattle.
		They are usually a shade of fawn or cream in colour, are adaptable to a wide range of conditions, and are found worldwide.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Jersey+(cattle) (115 words)

	Jersey cattle on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		JERSEY CATTLE [Jersey cattle] breed of dairy cattle native to the island of Jersey in the English Channel.
		The economy of the village relies almost entirely on cattle; and hay storage is vital for survival during the winter.
		The economy of the village relies almost entirely on cattle; and hay storage is vital for survival during the winterpeople people person group human being population several jersey pullover jumper wearing garment clothing pullover clothesharvest.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/J/Jerseyca.asp (805 words)

	CyberSpace Ag: Dairy Cattle - Dairy Breeds
		Jersey - The Jersey breed of cattle is reported as being purebred for nearly 600 years, making it one of the oldest breeds.
		The Jersey breed was developed on the Island of Jersey, a small island in the English Channel, off the coast of France.
		Jersey cattle are more tolerant of the heat than some of the larger-bodied breeds.
	www.cyberspaceag.com /farmanimals/dairycattle/dairybreeds.htm (637 words)

	Jersey cattle. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		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.
	www.bartleby.com /65/je/Jerseyca.html (174 words)

	Cattle Network - Connecting The Beef Industry Worldwide
		Jersey cattle were brought to the United States in the 1850's.
		Cattle referred to by this description are usually larger, a bit coarser, and have been bred for years for those qualities that suit them for milk and butterfat production.
		Jersey bulls, while small as compared to the other dairy breeds, are extremely masculine.
	www.cattlenetwork.com /content.asp?contentid=34851 (934 words)

	Jersey Canada - History & Current Status?
		The Jersey breed was developed on Jersey Island, one of a series of small Channel Islands in the channel between England and France, but closer to France.
		Jersey is about forty five square miles and is renowned as a tourism and banking center, for its remarkable Jersey Royal potatoes and, of course, for the Jersey cow.
		Jersey owners placed emphasis on developing a breed of cows with very high solids levels in her milk.
	www.jerseycanada.com /whyjersey/history.php (690 words)

	The Jersey Cattle Society of Ireland
		Jerseys are well known for their ease of calving, whether the calf is a
		Jerseys are well-known to be less susceptible to lameness because of their
		Jerseys are known for their high feed conversion efficiency.
	www.tasc.ie /html/jersey.htm (230 words)

	Minnesota Zoo/Animals/Family Farm
		There is no more appealing dairy animal than the well-balanced Jersey cow, and although usually somewhat more nervous in disposition than the other dairy cows, she is usually docile and rather easy to manage.
		The breed is a result of selected matings of the large, brindle cattle of Normandy and the small fl cattle of Brittany.
		Jersey milk is rich in butterfat and total milk solids.
	www.mnzoo.com /animals/family_farm/animals/jersey2.asp (445 words)

	Royal Jersey Agricultural & Horticultural Society
		The exportation of cattle from the Island commenced in the 18th century and during the 19th and 20th centuries became a very important industry in the Island as a result of the growing world wide demand for Jersey cattle.
		There is evidence of ‘Jerseys’ being exported to England during the 17th century and records show Jersey cattle being exported to America by 1850, Australia by 1854, New Zealand by 1862, Canada by 1868, South Africa by 1877, Sweden by 1893 and Denmark by 1896.
		The Jersey Herd Book is a register in which is recorded information relating to the bovine population, including the owner, a description of the animal, its ancestry, date of birth and many other facts.
	www.royaljersey.co.uk /Jersey-Island-history.htm (1670 words)

	Facts about Jersey Cows
		The Jersey is one of the oldest dairy breeds, being purebred for nearly six centuries.
		The cattle of Jersey Island were commonly referred to as Alderney cattle although the cattle of this island were later referred to only as Jerseys.
		Jerseys are typically a shade of fawn but on occasion a Jersey may be grey, reddish, spotted white or even nearly all fl.
	www.woodsidefarmcreamery.com /FunFacts/JerseyFacts.htm (1239 words)

	jersey cattle bronze Channel Islands
		This large commission was for a group of Jersey cattle to be cast in bronze for a prominent site in the town centre in celebration of the world famous cattle breed.
		The bronze cattle sculpture celebrating this world renowned dairy cattle breed was installed during September 2001 and unveiled to a huge public crowd on the 29th September 2001.
		It consists of four lifesize bronze cattle around a drinking trough and is a highly representational observation of the breed, acting as a historical record of the physical form of the Island Jersey breed for future generations to come.
	www.a4a.com /jersey.html (523 words)

	News from the American Jersey Cattle Association
		Principal investigators are Curtis R. Youngs, Ph.D., of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University; and Samuel Prien, Ph.D., Director of the Clinical and Research Laboratories in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences.
		The findings may be useful in developing freezing media specific to the unique chemistry of Jersey embryos and/or modifying current protocols to optimize freezing methods, then potentially a field trial to determine the effectiveness of new methods and procedures.
		The subject of “Wide Load Ahead” is a mature Jersey cow, alertly standing her ground and flanked at a distance by two of her inquisitive herdmates.
	www.usjersey.com /News/pressreleases.html (4497 words)

	Clackamas County Jersey Cattle Club Scrapbook, 1944-1947
		This scrapbook documents the activities and accomplishments of the Clackamas County Jersey Cattle Club in 1945.
		The scrapbook contains photographs of club activities, members and 4-H youth who raised Jersey cattle; monthly meeting announcements; newspaper and magazine clippings; ads pertaining to the farms of club members; summaries of club activities for 1944 and 1945; and original drawings and narratives of Clackamas County homes and farms of club members, schools, and businesses.
		The Clackamas County Jersey Cattle Club was organized on January 17, 1920, by Clackamas County Extension agent R.G. Scott.
	osulibrary.oregonstate.edu /archives/archive/mss/clackclub_des.html (276 words)

	History of Jersey Island Cattle
		From the foregoing facts in their history, it is evident that the Jersey was evolved by careful and judicious breeding from selected specimens of such cattle as were taken to the island at the time it was taken possession of by the Normans.
		No foreign cattle are ever allowed to come to Jersey but as butcher`s meat.
		The foregoing is, perhaps, all there is of interest in the history of the Jersey on its native island, and we will now notice something of their introduction and history in this country.
	www.jersey.syd-fyn.dk /pike.htm (664 words)

	cattle — Infoplease.com
		In referring to domestic cattle a grown male is a bull, a grown female a cow, an infant a calf, and an animal between one and two years old a yearling.
		Jersey cattle - Jersey cattle Jersey cattle, breed of dairy cattle native to the island of Jersey in the English...
		Effect of cattle and sheep treading on surface configuration of a sedimentary hill soil.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/sci/A0810900.html (450 words)

	Bibliography - Jersey Cattle - Worldwide
		In giving an account of their visit to Jersey, the writers dwell particularly on the varieties of apples used for cider-making, and the manner in which it is made, and observe that some of the cider which they had occasion to taste was far preferable to anything they had met with in France.
		Chirnside was attracted to the Jersey by her dairy qualities and rich milk, but he also attached importance to the refined features typical of the superior animal.
		Kameruka Jersey Stud at Bega on the south coast of NSW was established by Robert Lucas Tooth in 1880.
	www.jersey.syd-fyn.dk /biografi.htm (13772 words)

	Jersey Memories
		The American Polled Jersey Cattle Club was organized in 1900 at Springfield, Ohio, which continued to be the headquarters throughout its existence.
		One was in the summer of 1921, when the Springfield Jersey Club sponsored a two-day tour to all Jersey farms in the area.
		Springfield's dominance showed at the National All-American Jersey Shows 1958 to 1964 when six of the seven years was won by a Clark County Farm.
	clark.osu.edu /ag/youngs.htm (967 words)

	Tri-County Jersey Cattle Club Records, 1948-1976
		The records of the Tri-County Jersey Cattle Club were donated to the Washington State University Library by Mr.
		Affiliation continued with the Washington State Jersey Cattle Club and in 1952, another state-wide Jersey Cattle Sale was held at Deer Park.
		The records of the Tri-County Jersey Cattle Club are arranged in four series: Correspondence (Folders 1-2); Minutes/Organizational Papers and Activities (Folders 3-7); Business and Financial Records (Folders 8-9); and Other Papers (Folder 10).
	www.wsulibs.wsu.edu /holland/masc/finders/cg210.htm (318 words)

	Jersey Cattle: Food Facts & Trivia
		The Jersey breed of dairy cattle originated on the island of Jersey, a British Island off the coast of France.
		It is one of the oldest cattle breeds, and is believed to be purebred for almost 600 years.
		Jersey's milk is high in butter fat, and they produce more milk per pound of body weight than any other breed of dairy cattle.
	www.foodreference.com /html/fjerseycattle.html (237 words)

	Jersey Cattle Breeders Associations, Societies and Clubs
		International organisation composed of national Jersey organisations, individuals and other organisations working co-operatively to improve the profitability of the Jersey cow.
		They currently have a membership of almost 1000 and the Jersey is the second most popular dairy breed in the UK.
		The Association of breeders of Jersey Cattle of the State of Rio De Janeiro has the objective of spreading and improving the Jersey breed in the State, enhancing the value and the quality of milk production.
	www.tumpline.com /stackyard/pedigree/html/jersey.html (207 words)

	Southside Miniature Cattle - Jersey, Miniature Jersey Cattle, Miniature Jersey Cows, Miniature Jersey Breeder, ...
		Jersey (American Jersey) is Southside Stables' breed of choice.
		They are not only a joy to have around because of their gentle nature and rarity, but they can produce as much as 4 gallons of milk a day.
		Perfect for the part-time farmer, exotic investor or any lover of animals who is willing to provide these beautiful cows the appropriate time, place and care.
	www.southsidestables.com /Cattle.htm (194 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Europe \| Jersey \| Island cattle grows in popularity
		Jersey cows are rising in popularity in the United States.
		In 2006, Jersey cattle sold at auction in the US reached their third highest level in history.
		Derrick Frigot, president of the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society, said the export of bull semen from island cattle has been significantly higher than average over the past year.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/jersey/6244771.stm (193 words)

	Miniature Cattle
		These unique cattle breeds are all 42" or less at maturity to be classified as full miniature, over 42" up to 48" are classified as midsize miniature.
		Lessor Jersey Cattle was imported from the Isle over 100 years ago to Dobson, N.C. They mature early.
		Bellfair cattle are 50% Jersey, from high test Jersey cows bred to a small (35") Dexter bull, developed for the small acreage farmer who wants a small family milk cow which will also produce a good beef calf for the locker.
	www.minifarmhomestead.com /Critters/minicows.htm (1562 words)

	Jersey New Zealand \| Home
		Jersey New Zealand is the official tradename of the
		The 2007 Jersey New Zealand AGM & Conference will be held from the 19th to the 22nd of June 2007 in Ashburton.
		Jersey Pride Photo sale to be held 20 June at Ashburton commencing at 5.30pm
	www.jersey.org.nz (146 words)

	The City of Jersey Village - Official web site
		The ranch was stocked with Jersey dairy cattle and at one time the dairy had one of the largest and best herd of Jersey cattle in the world.
		Henry’s success with Jersey cattle, it was decided to use this name for the new community.
		An election to incorporate Jersey Village into a city was held on April 16, 1956, and 58 votes were cast.
	www.jerseyvillage.info /History/index.html (658 words)

	Manitoba Jersey Cattle Club - Manitoba Dairy Genetics - Dairy - Livestock - Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Manitoba Jersey Cattle Club was formed on January 26, 1928 with 33 members at a meeting in the Royal Alexandria Hotel, Winnipeg.
		It has been a supporter of Jersey cattle shows since 1944 when 43 head were exhibited by nine breeders at the St. Vital Fair Grounds.
		Today, the Manitoba Jersey Cattle Club continues to be an organization that works to improve the Jersey breed.
	www.gov.mb.ca /agriculture/livestock/dairy/cda57s81.html (283 words)

	International Miniature Cattle Breeds Registry, INC.
		It is basically a cross between smaller Dexter cattle and smaller Jersey cattle.
		(Jersey) Miniature Cattle bulls 42" and under at three years of age bred to MCBR registered Dexter cows or heifers 42" and under at three years of age.
		Any other cattle claiming to be Panda® or similar to Panda® Cattle or stating "Otherwise known as Panda® Miniature Cattle" are not registered or recognized by the International Miniature Cattle Breeds Registry.
	www.minicattle.com /index.cfm?select=irishjersey (2029 words)

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