However, upon checking which breeds are being used by the A2 milk company here in the US, it seems they are using Holstein cows. Yes, you read that right. I've checked this thrice through different sources. So, this made me wonder how this is possible, and how this may affect the nutritional content of this milk? But on the other hand, if they are selectively being able to get A2 milk, albeit from Holstein cows, how would you rate its nutritional offering?
Also, I am very keen on buying raw or low pasteurized A2 milk preferably Guernsey? This was really interesting; thank you! I think I agree with you that in the end, you should drink whatever is local. Better for the environment, too! Hi rc, honestly I can't answer that one as there are Guernsey and Jersey are herds all over the world.
You could try the link that Brent provided in the comment above yours. You can often buy Channel Island milk in supermarkets now which is generally a blend of Guernsey and Jersey cows milk. Good luck and I hope you manage to source some soon. Just reading your article about the Guernsey or jersey milk makes me want to purchase and drink it. I live in the south There have been 2 major orders from Italy to start 2 new Guernsey herds. The Guernseys will come from the United Kingdom. We will be posting more information as it becomes available.
Check out www. I shared your hub on my blog that I am working on and starting to take hubs and putting them there. There are very nice cattle breeds in India that provides high quality milk. Tharparkar of Thar desert considered to be the best in India.
Jersey provides more milk and for that reason this breed is popular not because of quality milk. Now how's come I never seen this one? This is all great information for those who want the very best milk to drink. I love all the pretty cow pictures. I also cannot drink milk either. I am allergic to the casein in it. Most dairy products do, including goat's and even human milk.
It's genetic for me as it runs in the family on my mom's side. Such a shame you can't drink milk Tuscan Grandma as the Channel Island milk is delicious. I agree both breeds are lovely. Spent much of my childhood in and around Jersey's. Unfortunately I cannot drink milk so cannot comment on which milk is superior.
From my perspective though I love both breeds. Based on the A2 content I would say the Guernsey milk, but if you can get either they will still be better for you than milk from normal cows based on the high quality.
If you can source 'Channel Island' milk you can get the best of both worlds as it is a combination of all the island's milk. I have only had Jersey milk of the two. I would not know where to find and try Guernsey milk, as I am curious about it. Sounds great Woodspryte Farm. I wish you well and am sure once you get Guernseys into the mix your milk will be the best it has ever been :.
We are adding in our first guernsey soon. Guernsey cows are my favourite. If I had the choice between which type of cow, it would be a guernsey. Not only because they mainly produce the A2 variant but also because of their calm personalities. Love the pictures. I am afraid I don't Ramsey, but maybe someone else will come forward with an answer for you. Good luck :. To be honest I think you got the best of both worlds by having the cross xlorrax.
Plenty of delicious and creamy healthy milk for years to come :. When we deided to get a cow we looked for a Jersey or a guernsey there were none pure breed but I am thrilled with at least having the cross. The quality and quanity of milk we get we are well satisfied with. Sounds like a great cross xlorrax. We can't do that in the Channel Islands because in order to keep the bloodline pure our cows cannot be returned to the island once they leave, and only Guernsey cows are allowed into the island of Guernsey or Jersey cows in Jersey.
Some cross breeding was done some years back between the French Charolais cows and Guernsey cows in order to improve the quality of the beef, but that was strictly controlled, and I am not sure if it still goes on today.
I have a cross best of both breeds she produce awesome milk and alot of it Nice color and a lot of cream per gallon We could cross them outside of the island Tyler, but within the islands is a no no because of keeping the purity in the breed.
Freisians may well produce the most milk probably. Really pleased you agree Guernsey milk tastes the best :. That way it's milk would give us the best of both worlds and we'd have cows almost as pretty and with eyes almost as big as the Jersey's roaming our fields.
I grew up drinking gallons of unpasteurized Jersey milk from my grandfathers farm and credit this as to why I have never had a broken bone and have always been in excellent health. I have to agree with you though Mistyhorizon, Guernsey milk does taste the best but Jersey is a close second. Hi farmerbz, thanks for your lovely kind words. They are lovely cows, and very gentle in nature.
I am sorry I can't help you with any suppliers of Guernsey cows in Southern Europe though. I simply wouldn't know where to start looking. I would suggest that a Google search for 'Buy Guernsey Cows' might produce some results, or you could even contact the Agricultural and Farm Services in Guernsey and see if they can advise you of where you can buy a pair in Europe. Their telephone number is or fax just change the last digits to Hi, I have never ever had a glass of guernsey but in my heart of cow hearts I am voting for her anyway.
I just love they way they look. I have a farm in Italy but no Guernseys to be found down here, any idea of exporters or dealers in Italy, southern europe? I will gladly be your spokesperson for Guernseys in Tuscany if you can help me find a pair!!
Fair enough quester. It would be amazing to see the results :. They stand almost five feet tall. This is the breed I showed in competitions when in college. I admired their ease of handling but keeping the white spots white was a little challenging! The milk from the Holstein is the lowest in milk fat of the milking breeds and the most plentiful in amount. The yield from an average Holstein cow is 17, pounds per year.
The butterfat content is in the pound range. Often Jersey is chosen as the family milk cow. This breed originated on the French Isle of Jersey. The Jersey cow is much smaller than others, standing about four feet tall. The mature weight is between and pounds. The coloring is a fawn color of tans and browns, with white and black shading around the nose and mouth. They are sweet and curious cows.
Studies have shown that Jersey is much better at converting grass to milk than the Holstein. Jersey milk production offers the most butterfat and protein content of all the dairy cow breeds. The average production is six gallons of milk per day. They are efficient grazers and produce longer in life than the Holstein. The same quality temperament that is found in the cows is lacking in the bulls. They can be quite a handful after maturity.
The Brown Swiss originated in Switzerland and is one of the larger dairy cow breeds. Not only large, the Brown Swiss is slow to mature, meaning that the age at first calving is much older than the Holstein and Jersey.
The Brown Swiss is a good producer with the production falling between the Holstein and Jersey and the butterfat and protein also in that range.
They are a heavy boned breed with a grayish color called brown swiss. The Brown Swiss was brought to America in the late s. Brown Swiss are large at around pounds.
The average milk production is pounds per year with butterfat of pounds and protein of pounds. This is a good production breed and often sought after for cheese making. Since the breed does well in many different climates, it is a good breed for many types of farms. Guernsey is the taller relative to the Jersey breed.
They originated from the Isle of Guernsey which is next to the Isle of Jersey. This was a popular breed in the early s because of the creamy golden milk produced by the cows. Unfortunately, the Guernsey breed did not have the production or build to adapt to the commercial dairy business. The Brown Swiss cows are generally around the same size as the Holstein cows, which means that they require a large amount of feed and gazing space to remain healthy and at peak milk production.
Guernsey Cows are highly regarded and are known as The Royal Breed as their milk sports a delicious golden color. A great question! The Guernsey cow provides golden color milk because the milk has a high amount of beta carotene!
Beta carotene is a tremendous source of vitamin A — but it also seems to give the milk a golden color. Guernsey cows hail from Britain , but many homesteaders and farmers believe that Guernsey cows originated from two French cow breeds.
The Guernsey cow then made its way to the United States of America in the s. Guernsey cows are excellent for hand milking and are a favorite among small farms as they are friendly and docile. They also need less feed to keep them healthy and producing a good amount of milk. Even Fermented Apples? Ayrshire cows are orangey-brown cows in color and are known for being long-living and hardy cows.
These cows used to be called Dunlops, but it is unknown why their name changed. Ayrshire cows originated from Scotland and arrived in America in the s. Ayrshire cows do tend to be more dominant compared to other cow breeds. They can sometimes be tricky to handle, but if you have some experience with cows — you should not have much of a problem managing them.
These cows are one of the most massive dairy cow breeds, and their milk production ranges between that of a Jersey cow and a Holstein cow. Due to their size, Ayrshire Cows require a large grazing area and a good supply of feed to keep their milk production up and keep them healthy. These cows can produce anywhere from 4 — 6 gallons of milk every day — or more. Milking Shorthorn cows are known to be extremely easy to handle, which is why they were one of the first cow breeds to become world travelers early on.
Milking shorthorn cows first originated from England , and they were the first dairy cows brought to New Zealand, America, and Australia in the s. Milking Shorthorn cows are highly efficient grazers — and they require less feed compared to other cow breeds. However, they also need some feed to ensure they get enough nutrients to produce a good milk supply.
These cows are docile and friendly , making them perfect for a small farm or homestead. They can produce roughly 4. Dexter cows rule — and if you want a tiny cow for your homestead, then a Dexter cow may be the best cow for milk! The Dexter cow breed was originally Irish but then imported into America around Dexter cows are highly popular with small farms and homesteads as they are much smaller cows, but they still provide a good amount of milk for their size. Dexter cows will generally reach about 3.
The small size of Dexter cows has a few advantages! Dexter cows do not require much grazing space or extra feed to keep them healthy.
Dexter cows are also a lot lighter compared to other cow breeds! Their comparatively small impact can lessen damage to the soil and the pasture that they walk on.
These small cows can produce three gallons of milk in a day , which is perfect for supplying milk for a family. Dexters are also friendly and cute little creatures that the whole family will enjoy looking after! I think any of the cows on this list make excellent dairy cows and can provide your homestead with an abundance of wholesome, rich, delicious milk. I also think that many of the cows have their pros and cons!
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