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Place of Origin | Jamaica |
Origin | The Hope Farm began, in 1910, to develop a breed of dairy cattle adapted to the climate of the island. The exact breeds used over the next several years to develop the Jamaica Hope is a complex mix as over twelve breed were tried. However, the current breed is approximately 80% Jersey, 15% zebu (primarily from a single Sahiwal bull) and 5% Holstein. |
Purpose | Dairy |
Appearance | Multi-coloured |
Horns | Horned or polled (hornless) |
Cows Average Weight | 500 kg (1,102 lbs) |
Bulls Average Weight | 700 - 800 kg (1,500 - 1,800 lbs) |