Jerseys are mainly used for milk (dairy) production.
The collective noun for cows (of any kind) is a herd of cows or a herd of jersey cows.
No. Desi cows (those cows in India that are used for meat and milking) come in a wide variety of breeds and colours. They can range from Jersey and Holsteins to Nelore or Nguni cattle.
Jersey cows typically weigh between 900 to 1200 pounds.
A website about Jersey cows.
No. A Desi cow is an Indian term that refers to any and all bovines used for milk, and often includes Jersey cows. You could identify a Jersey from other desi cows, but not vice versa.
They can, but they're not the best milk producers like a Holstein or Jersey is.
No, Jersey cows are typically polled, meaning they do not have horns naturally. However, occasionally, some Jersey cows may develop small horn-like structures called scurs.
Yes they can be; however if they are older mature cows they're meat quality will be like old mature cows are: a little tough and stringy and lean, best to be served as hamburger. However, as for a jersey steer being butchered, I have heard that jersey meat is quite tender and flavourful.
No. Jerseys originated from the Island of Jersey off of Great Britain.
Jersey cows originated from the Channel Island of Jersey, which is located in the English Channel. They are known for their small size, high milk production, and distinctive fawn coloration.
Holstein and Jersey.
They known to be producers of richer milk used for creams, they are known to look like deer when they are young.