Jersey cows produce milk high in protein, butterfat
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A Jersey calf sticks its head out of its hutch.
Submitted photo by Jodi Cast
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The Jersey breed originated on the Island of Jersey and are one of the earliest documented dairy breeds.
Submitted photo by Jodi Cast
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Jersey cows are known for their soft brown eyes and long eyelashes and for the richness of their milk.
Matt Addington
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A Jersey calf on the JJC Dairy Farm near Beaver Crossing poses for the camera. Jerseys are smaller in size and efficient feeders.
Submitted photo by Jodi Cast
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Olivia Cast shows a Jersey at the 2020 York County Fair in Nebraska. She is the fourth generation on the family farm near Beaver Crossing.
Submitted photo by Jodi Cast
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Ruth Nicolaus can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.
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