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Fable and mystery surround the origins of the Guernsey breed. One theory suggests that the cattle were first brought to the Isle of Guernsey, a Channel Island between England and France, in 960 CE by militant monks who had been banished from the French monastery at Mont Saint-Michel. While that story cannot be verified, the Guernsey breed is indeed believed to have developed from cows imported from France to Guernsey more than 1,000 years ago.<\/p>\n

The Guernsey was introduced to America in the 1830s, when a captain from Boston imported two heifers and a bull to his brother\u2019s farm in New Hampshire. Today there are nearly 50,000 Guernseys in the United States.<\/p>\n

Appearance and Temperament<\/h3>\n

The Guernsey\u2019s gentle disposition is a quality that attracts many farmers to the breed. Grace Harbor Farms<\/a> in Custer, Wash., depends on Guernseys for all of its cow\u2019s milk. Owner Tim Lukens chose the breed because he\u2019d heard it had a reputation for good behavior. That meant \u201cI could train [the Guernseys] to get into the itty-bitty goat-sized milking parlor I have,\u201d Lukens says.<\/p>\n

Guernseys are categorized as medium- to-large cattle, with cows typically weighing in around 1,400 pounds and bulls at 2,000 pounds. Their height averages 54 inches. A purebred Guernsey has a red or fawn coat with a white underside, a cream-colored muzzle, and amber feet. The animal\u2019s tawny hue, along with its rich, yellow milk, has earned it the nickname \u201cGolden Guernsey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Milk<\/h3>\n

Guernsey cows are perhaps best known for their milk\u2019s nutritional properties. The milk is an excellent source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that improves vision and heart and lung function, in addition to giving the milk its rich, golden tone. It\u2019s also high in A2 beta-casein, a protein that some nutritionists say is easier to digest for the lactose intolerant.<\/p>\n

An average Guernsey can produce 4.6 to 5.5 gallons of high-butterfat, high-protein milk per day. The cow\u2019s medium stature means it consumes 20 to 30 percent less feed per pound of milk produced than its larger counterparts such as the Holstein.<\/p>\n

Cheese<\/h3>\n

Research has shown that more than half of all Guernseys carry the kappa casein \u201cB\u201d gene, which is linked to higher protein yield, and ultimately may lead to a firmer curd in cheesemaking, according to Robert Blair\u2019s Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Cattle<\/cite> (CABI, 2011). The milk\u2019s relatively high butterfat content—4.5 percent, on average—lends a creamy flavor to any cheese, from a soft Brie to a mild cheddar.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Note: This article originally contained an image that was incorrectly labeled as a Guernsey cow. <\/em>Culture<\/strong> regrets the error.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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