Beef
We have Jersey cows for milk and dairy products for our family. Raw milk sales are illegal in Georgia. The excess milk from the cows goes to supplement the pigs feed ration, or to grow bottle calves. We really like the Jersey cross with our Angus/Gelbvieh bull. The calves are low birth weight, which is important when breeding to a small cow like a Jersey. The calves grow quickly and take on the beef characteristics of the bull. The crosses make nice family cows to milk, or to grow to finish out for beef. We have a Limousin bull calf that we are considering adding to the mix. Time will tell if he will make a nice herd sire.
Our cows are pastured as well as supplemented with hay and brewers grains. They receive free choice minerals and salt at all times. They enjoy lounging in the cool spots chewing their cud. The children always say they have to lie down to think about how much they just ate!
