my project ON THE

DIFFERENT BREEDS OF
FARM ANIMALS IN THE
CARIBBEAN

NAME: ZAKIYA SMITH

Teacher: MRS. SONLIN

GRADE: 5L

SUBJECT: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 DAIRY CATTLE
JERSEY

The Jersey cattle is a small built breed that originates from Jersey in Europe. They are
highly known for their high yields in milk production and are popularly used in crossbreeding
with other dairy and beef cattle to improve calving related injuries and upgrading the species to
increase adaptability within certain climates and being able to withstand more diseases.

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Jamaica hope

The Jamaica Hope cattle originated from Hope Farm in Jamaica by Dr. Thomas P. Lecky
a Jamaican scientist. The breed consists of approximately 80% Jersey, 15% Zebu and 5%
Holstein. The purpose of the Jamaica Hope was to adjust to the typical tropical climate; they
have a high resistance to ticks and tick borne diseases and can produce high quantities of milk
even on poor pasture land.

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Holstein

The Holstein cattle is known for their distinctive black and white (they may also be red
and white which a recessive genetic trait) colour markings and superb milk production desirable
phenotypic characteristics, and adaptability to a wide range of environments. They originated
from the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Friesland, and what is now Schleswig-Holstein
in Northern Germany.

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 BEEF CATTLE
JAMAICA RED

The Jamaica Red was developed from the Red Poll cattle by Dr. Thomas P. Lecky with
few amounts of Zebu breeding introduced to increase the adaptation of the breed to the climate.
The Jamaica Red can thrive in the tropical climate, able to produce local forage and is resistant to
certain diseases.