| Description: | The F1 HoJo cow is defined as a Jersey x Holstein cross or Holstein x Jersey cross. This cow is a favorite among those who have utilized simple crossbreeding or those who have converted from Holsteins to Jerseys. In many cases producers follow a two-way cross, alternating between Jersey and Holstein. While this is a simple system, many producers fall into the trap of if it looks like a Holstein – breed her to Jersey; if she looks like a Jersey – breed her to Holstein. This approach fails to capitalize on one of the main benefits of crossbreeding – heterosis.
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