What's your favorite milk cow breed?

[Kristen D]

Hey everybody! Just wondering what everybody's favorite milk cow breed, and why? Also curious about jersey cow prices in different areas for bred, breeding age, and babies?

 

[Alaskan]

when figuring out the best option for family milk production... I chose goat. They produce milk over a longer period of months in a more manageable amount for a family, and a much easier to handle animal size. A good goat can be easily handled, cared for and milked by a 7 year old.

Know that isn't what ya asked.

 

[cassie]

I happen to like Jerseys. A Brown Swiss is a nice cow too. They are a little big but they are a calm gentle cow. One of the best milk cows I have ever had was a Brown Swiss Jersey cross. Another good cow to consider, if you can find one, is a Milking Shorthorn.

 

[Tiana's chickens]

Jersey and Jersey cross Friesian are my favourite - the milk has more protein, calcium and something about the A2 protein.. I don't remember lol. Tastes better too

 

[Swastik Choudhari]

As per milk production jersey cows are best..and if u are considering family cow i would suggest mini jersey..!
I dont know much about cow breeds but this is my openion..

 

[sannabelle]

I love jersey cows for their milk production and for their friendliness. Brown Swiss are nice too! I have dairy goats now instead of a milk cow and love them so much.

 

[cassie]

How so?

Same butterfat. The two breeds come from the same part of the world and were probably bred for the same purpose. Jerseys come from the island of Jersey and Guernseys come from the island of Guernsey. Both islands are in the British isles and are not far from each other.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hey everybody! Just wondering what everybody's favorite milk cow breed, and why? Also curious about jersey cow prices in different areas for bred, breeding age, and babies?

Jersey and Brown Swiss use to joke from my Dad chocolate milk from them

 

[Beer can]

IF I was ever to get milk cows, I really like what I've read about the milking Devons. Historical and very hardy/ low maintenance.

 

[Kristen D]

Jersey and Jersey cross Friesian are my favourite - the milk has more protein, calcium and something about the A2 protein.. I don't remember lol. Tastes better too

I have read a ton on the A2/A2 genetics, and while I'm not 100% convinced about the science behind it, I have chosen to purchase mine with the A2/A2 genetics. I decided since goats and humans have the A2 protein it makes sense that it would be more easily digestible. Hopefully more concrete scientific evidence comes out. Does the jersey/fresnian give larger quantities like the fresnian with high butterfat like the jersey?