Which cows produce better milk, Holsteins or Gurnseys?

Answer 1

Different breeds produce milk with varying degrees of fat content. Jersey and Guernsey cows produce less but richer milk, whereas Holsteins yield much more but leaner milk.


Guernsey cows graze freely from a large grass pasture, as opposed to most American cattle, Holsteins, a hybrid designed to produce more milk, who get most of their food from corn and soy feeds. The difference is in that Snyder’s Guernseys produce less, but significantly, higher quality, milk. According to farmer Ken Snyder, the proof is in the milk itself. He does keep one Holstein who’s milk, according to Snyder, is almost clear when held to the light, as opposed to milk from the Guernseys, which is rich with cream. Studies have shown that milk from grass-fed Guernsey and Jersey cows are much higher in vitamins A and D than milk from their Holstein cousins.

Answer 2

Gurnseys produce a milk higher in milk fat making the milk slightly sweeter in taste. Holsteins produce a higher volume of milk with a lower milk fat. Really it just depends on your taste which one you think is "better." It also depends what you are planning on doing with the milk. certain dairy products do taste better with a higher milk fat.