Jercy cross cow in SEVAI-OFI Volunteers project |
In
SEVAI-OFI Cow farm, around 50 % of the mulching cows are Jercy cross. The
role of cow in larger perspective of Indian society needs to be ecological
sustainability and social importance, immediate past, current situation, and
plan for future. Jersey
cattle are a small breed, the breed is popular for the high butter fat content
of its milk and the lower maintenance costs attending its lower body-weight, as
well as its genial disposition. The Jersey cross cow
is small, ranging from 400–500 kilograms. Under British rule Jerseys were
transported to India and cross bred with
Asian breeds to improve the quality of milk produced by domestic breeds - the
practice of importing pure bred Jerseys for cross-breeding continues to this day.
The main factor contributing to the popularity of the breed has been their greater
economy of production, due to the ability to carry a larger number of effective
milking cows per unit area due to lower body weight, hence lower maintenance
requirements, and superior grazing ability, Calving ease and leading to their
popularity in crossbreeding to reduce calving related injuries, High fertility,
High butterfat conditions, 4.84% butterfat and 3.95% protein, and the ability
to thrive on locally produced food. Jerseys are adaptable to hot climates. They
are calm and docile animals, but tend to be a bit more nervous than other dairy
cow breeds. They are also highly recommended cows for first time owners and
marginal pasture. Jerseys are well known as curious and gentle cattle. Average Jersey milk production is about 5000
liters/lactation. This milk productivity also matches the best potentials of
Indian cows’ milk production.-Govin
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