{"id":9526,"date":"2023-06-20T11:35:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T16:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/?page_id=9526"},"modified":"2023-06-22T16:45:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T21:45:03","slug":"crossbreeding-jersey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/dairy-crossbreeding\/crossbreeding-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Crossbreeding with Jersey\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Commercial dairy producers typically cite two reasons for starting to crossbreed their Holstein herd to Jersey which are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eliminate calving problems on their virgin heifers&nbsp;<\/li><li>Increase fat and protein % in the milk they produce&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These profit-oriented dairy producers using dairy crossbreeding report many additional research proven benefits, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Improved reproductive performance&nbsp;<\/li><li>Healthier animals&nbsp;<\/li><li>Improved hoof health&nbsp;<\/li><li>Increased longevity&nbsp;<\/li><li>Reduced dry matter intake and better feed efficiency&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holstein-x-jersey-crossbreds-as-known-as-hojos\"><strong>Holstein x Jersey Crossbreds as known as HoJos<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many large, profit-motivated dairy producers are currently milking HoJos and are experiencing the increased profitability these small, efficient cows produce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, producers follow a \u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.absglobal.com\/au\/3-factors-to-consider-in-a-two-way-crossbreeding-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two-way cross<\/a>, alternating between Jersey and Holstein. 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