VikingGenetics sets out its breeding goals for the Jersey population to be achieved by the year 2025 Health and Fertility:
CONFORMATION TRAITS:
Somatic cell count below 150,000
126-133cm high (rump) in first lactation
Max. 0.2 mastitis treatments per year
450kg live weight (mature)
Retain the long living cow. Min. 4 lactations
Strong feet and legs. Dark hoofs
Reproduction efficiency minimum 0.30
Strong udders - high weight on fore udder &
(Insemination % x Pregnancy %)
udder depth (closely related to udder health and longevity)
Actual 2017
Goal 2025
Kg milk
7,349
8,100
Kg fat
438
506
Fat%
5.96
6.25
Kg protein
306
344
Protein %
4.16
4.25
Kg F+ P
744
850
Teats 5cm long, 2.5cm diameter
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