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    This document provides information on the Jamaica Hope cattle breed. It summarizes that the Jamaica Hope breed was derived from a cross of Jersey, Sahiwal, and Friesian cattle dating back to 1910. Key attributes of the breed include heat tolerance, tick resistance, fertility, and the ability to efficiently convert tropical forage. The breed averages over 5 lactations and produces over 3,500 liters of milk per lactation. Frozen semen and cattle from the breed are available through the Jamaica Hope Cattle Breeders' Society. Jamaica is also free of diseases such as rabies, foot and mouth, and mad cow disease.

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    This document provides information on the Jamaica Hope cattle breed. It summarizes that the Jamaica Hope breed was derived from a cross of Jersey, Sahiwal, and Friesian cattle dating back to 1910. Key attributes of the breed include heat tolerance, tick resistance, fertility, and the ability to efficiently convert tropical forage. The breed averages over 5 lactations and produces over 3,500 liters of milk per lactation. Frozen semen and cattle from the breed are available through the Jamaica Hope Cattle Breeders' Society. Jamaica is also free of diseases such as rabies, foot and mouth, and mad cow disease.

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    Jamaica Hope Brochure

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    Abu Bakr Atiku
    This document provides information on the Jamaica Hope cattle breed. It summarizes that the Jamaica Hope breed was derived from a cross of Jersey, Sahiwal, and Friesian cattle dating back to 1910. Key attributes of the breed include heat tolerance, tick resistance, fertility, and the ability to efficiently convert tropical forage. The breed averages over 5 lactations and produces over 3,500 liters of milk per lactation. Frozen semen and cattle from the breed are available through the Jamaica Hope Cattle Breeders' Society. Jamaica is also free of diseases such as rabies, foot and mouth, and mad cow disease.

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    JAMAICA HOPE

    A Solution to Your Needs for


    Tropical Dairy Cattle Genetics

    13-08-2008
    Breed Origin
    Derived from crossbred foundation tracing
    back to 1910
    Breed declaration 1952
    Breed composition: Jersey (0.80); Sahiwal
    (0.15); Friesian (0.05)
    Current estimated population 8000 cows
    Current purebred registration 2800 females
    Jamaica Hope yearling heifer
    General Breed Attributes
    Heat tolerance
    Tick resistance
    Enhanced fertility
    Strong legs and feet
    Efficient converter of tropical forage
    High longevity (>5 lactations in most herds)
    Excellent dairy character
    Mature Jamaica Hope Bull
    Jamaica Hope Yearling Bull
    Production Traits
    Mature 305-day yield 3590 L
    First lactation yield - 3088 L
    Ave. daily yield on grass only 7.6 Litres
    Calving interval - 411 days (on grass only)
    Ave. age 1st calving - 34.2 months
    Butterfat - 4.88%
    Mature body weight - 385 420kg
    Breed production record > 10,000L in 305 days
    Yields per hectare up to 13,500 L/ha under grazing
    (4.6 cows/ha) supplemented with 1.5 ton
    concentrate per cow per year, recorded on
    commercial farm.
    Mature Jamaica Hope Cow
    Jamaica Hope cow First Lactation
    Available for Sale Through
    Breed Society
    Frozen semen from purebred bulls
    In-calf heifers
    Yearling heifers
    Young bulls
    Frozen embryos from purebred and
    grade Jamaica Hope cows negotiable
    Frozen Semen - Current Listing

    Name Herd book EBV


    Reg.# (kG)
    Bodles Comrade JH2407 +355
    Brudition JH2275 +323
    Wint JH2404 +322
    Beret JH2234 +312
    Brusa JH2279 +296
    Burwin JH2391 +293
    Burgis JH2376 +265
    Mindia JH2381 +207
    Winburn JH2280 +196
    Burpen JH2264 +195
    Health Status - Jamaica
    Jamaica is free of:
    Rabies

    Foot and mouth Disease

    Mad cow disease

    Mandatory annual screening for


    Tuberculosis and brucellosis
    Quarantine regulations strictly enforced
    Inquiries to:
    Jamaica Hope Cattle Breeders Society
    c/o Jamaica Dairy Development Board
    Ministry of Agriculture
    Hope Gardens
    Kingston 6
    JAMAICA
    Tel: (876) 927-1731 (Extn. 2401)
    Fax: (876) 977-1875
    Email:ja.dairy_board@yahoo.com

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