The breed's exceptional calving ease means that Jersey calves get a quick start on life. Comments from those who have raised calves indicate that Jersey calves are up and moving sooner after birth, wanting to drink. These alert and lively Jersey calves have a real will to survive. Where Jersey heifers are raised with heifers of larger breeds, they are equal in ability to compete for feed and remain healthy and growthy. Large volumes of information on feeding Jerseys for optimum profitability are readily available.
Jerseys are competitive and aggressive in mixed herd situations , especially with regard to feeding.
Proof that Jerseys can prosper in companion herd situations is proven by the fact that 6 of the top 25 Jersey herds for milk yield in Canada in 1997 contain Jerseys and at least one other breed. These cattle bear the dual stamps of strong productive ability and solid type. The steady buying and selling activity in the Jersey breed is reflected in the 1997 statistics of 2614 transfers of ownership and 6019 registrations processed. Profitable Jerseys are available and can be found through the Canadian Jersey Breeder magazine. This publication features advertisements from reputable Jersey owners who have breeding stock for sale.