Jersey Cattle - Jersey Cows in India

Jersey Cows in India

Under British rule Jerseys were transported to India and cross bred with Asian breeds to improve the quality of milk produced by domestic breeds - the practice of importing pure bred Jerseys for cross-breeding continues to this day

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