Talk:Jersey cattle

Conversion?
The conversions of weight from pounds to kg are inconsistent -ie 1000 pounds was converted using a different formula to the 1200 pounds. I do not know what the correct formula is, so cannot change it.

Using this reference: http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/jersey/ The cows weigh from 800 lbs to 1200 lbs. The bulls weigh from 1200 lbs to 1800 lbs. I'll put these figures and their metric equivalents into the article. RPellessier | Talk 06:56, 6 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Now uses convert Andy Mabbett ( Pigsonthewing ); Andy's talk; Andy's edits 13:20, 19 August 2011 (UTC)

Got milk?
"but by some measures it produces more milk per unit of body weight than any other breed" this is also claimed to be the case in the article Guernsey cattle. Neither of these claims are cited in either article and I have not come across any evidence that to support either claim. Any ideas? Blacknightshade 02:57, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

Try Jersey Cattle, Eric Boston. I'm sure it is in there. --TonyinJersey 15:06, 18 February 2007 (UTC)

I've been at the library making notes from Boston, some interesting stuff, hope to update site with. Lots of stats in book as well as general history of breed and diversity. --TonyinJersey 14:46, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Having read Boston, I've adjusted the wording of that section to accurately reflect the information in that book (which is backed by some statistics in the text, and even more in the appendix), and gives I think a more accurate picture of what really differentiates the Jersey from other breeds rather than the "some measures" wording.

I've given the reference for one of the main arguments in favour of this in Boston.

--TonyinJersey 15:50, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Adjustments
I've tidied up some of the wording, as since 2008, the import ban no longer holds for semen of any kind, so the earlier wording in the history no longer made any sense. --TonyinJersey (talk) 10:20, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

Temperment
I work with Jersey cows on a daily basis, and I can personally vouch for the claims made in this article that they are more docile than other breeds, and highly recommended for first-time owners and marginal pasture. However, I can't say that I agree with the claim about them being more nervous than other breeds, and what I just wrote, and most of what is written in the article, is not properly sourced. Does anybody who has the time to do such a thing care to find sources for that information? 174.124.69.245 (talk) 23:16, 28 May 2015 (UTC) I also work with Jerseys on a daily basis, and their temperament depends on how you train them. Ours are dairy cows are pets and once in a while will get mean but otherwise are easy to work with. On the other hand if you are dealing with Jersey bulls... be careful you don't get killed.(especially if it is not a pet!!) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2603:7080:D43E:19F0:1985:23B5:5C8:8472 (talk) 16:21, 29 December 2021 (UTC)

Proposed merge with Miniature Jersey cattle
The page of the "Miniature Jersey Association" itself makes it clear that these are simply original Jersey cattle under a new name. There's nothing to suggest that this is a distinct breed – it's not reported to DAD-IS, not mentioned in Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding (sixth edition). Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 19:48, 8 February 2017 (UTC)
 * Support: These are a portion of the Jersey Cattle genotype that have descended - this does not make them a distinct breed per se. WHat it does create is a different population with different adaptations and characteristics. There are few notable, high quality sources to discuss this breed, or even this adaptation however a section in the main article is merited on what does exist. TheMagikCow (talk) 17:06, 9 February 2017 (UTC)