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Jamaica Hope cattle
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Jamaica Hope cattle

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)
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