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Jamaica Hope cattle is a dairy breed that originates from Hope Farm in Jamaica. Breeding of this type of cattle started in 1910. It was actually an attempt to develop a breed that can adjust to the climate in the island. The cattle has high tolerance for heat, to ticks, and to tick-borne disease. It is also known as Jersey-Zebu or Montgomery-Jersey.

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it is a essential type of cattle .That is what i know

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The Jamaican Hope cow is a milking type cow. It is favored for disease resistance and the ability to produce high amounts of milk on little feed or poor pasture.

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