Bield:Farm
Q.Dairy & Homestead Animals

How much milk does a Jersey cow produce?

A.

A typical Jersey cow produces 3-6 gallons of milk per day at peak lactation, dropping toward 1-2 gallons by end of lactation. Annual production is roughly 4,000-5,500 lbs (compared to 20,000+ lbs for a high-producing Holstein). Butterfat averages 5%+, ideal for butter and cheese.

Livestock-breeds pages cover Jersey production data.

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