Guest guest Posted December 2, 1999 Report Share Posted December 2, 1999 This is how I envisioned cow com to be. Pooling of info and experiences for everyone's benefit. I agree re jersey bulls. The bulls tend to have a temper streak in them and jersey bullocks are too mellow and lazy. The Friesian bullocks are ok but very big on the land. The Shorthorns seem to be alittle fiery but great workers and their milk, although not as creamy as the jerseys or as volumous as the Fresians, seem to be a good blend of both qualities. Regards, Ann Fletcher Ph: (09) 412 9200 Fax: (09) 414 6002 Mob: 025 242 2138 Email: ann (AT) akn (DOT) quik.co.nz - Mark Middle Mountain <gourdmad (AT) access (DOT) mountain.net> <ann (AT) akn (DOT) quik.co.nz>; <Cow (AT) bbt (DOT) se> Thursday, 2 December 1999 18:43 Re: milking duration. Ann Fletcher wrote: > [Text 2824140 from COM] > > Interesting to see your comments on preference for the Shorthorn breed. > After years of trial and error, we have also concluded at New Varshan (NZ) > when we start breeding again, we will bring the Shorthorn back in. Good milk > supply, excellent working bullocks and their average age is 15 years. > Your servant, Ananta Krsna Dasi. > Email: ann (AT) akn (DOT) quik.co.nz Not meant that there aren't possibily even better heritage breeds for some one to think about, but the Milking Shorthorn seems to one of the better choices of the easily available breeds. Jerseys are great milkers, but the bulls are reputed to be extra vicious, and our own experience with a Jersey bull confirmed that (named Bu, rest his soul). The 2 oxen I did train (oh so long ago) were Jerseys, and they were mellow enough, but the Shorthorn are reputed to make better oxen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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