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France
The first Jerseys arrived in France in the middle of the 19th Century, and the first Jersey breed association was formed in 1903.
In 2003, there were 245 farms with Jerseys, with 1,956 cows officially milk recorded. However, there were only
28 herds with solely Jersey cows, the rest being mainly Holstein.
2002 recorded lactations:
| Days in milk | | 324 |
| Milk (kilos) | | 5,374 (mature equivalent) |
| % Butterfat | | 5.54 |
| Kgs Butterfat | | 298 |
| % Protein (true protein) | | 3.81 / 0.95 = 4.02 (crude protein) |
| Kgs Protein | | 205 |
Farming systems vary across the country. In northern France, dairy farming is more intensive, with the feeding of maize
silage and concentrates, and cows spending most of their time in free stalls. In the south, grazing systems are predominant.
Jersey cow numbers are on the increase nationally, as younger breeders see the advantages of the breed. Imports come mainly from Denmark
UPRA
JERSIAISE
149 rue de Bercy, 75595 Paris cedex 12, France
Tel:
+33 1 40 04 49 46
Fax:
+33 1 40 04 51 69
E-mail:
bgs@acta.asso.fr
Website: www.lajersiaise.com
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