Danish Jersey

The Danish Jersey is a breed of cattle developed in Denmark. It is based upon imported Jersey cattle.

Location

The Danish Jersey cattle can be found in Denmark, mainly West Fünen. The Danish Jersey are a variety of Jersey cattle developed from Swedish cattle during the late 1800s and from Jersey during the early 1900s. In 1902 the breed society was formed and in 1925 the herdbook was established.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Breeds of Livestock-Danish Jersey Cattle". Breeds of Livestock. Retrieved 2 January 2012.

Sources


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