Dairy farms have expanded steadily since the 1970s and now compete for economic strength with beef cattle operations.

Until 2009 no other breed of cow has been allowed into Jersey since before the French Revolution.The Herd Book was established in 1866 to record pedigree and progeny; a 'foundation stock' was ...

More dairy farmers are giving Jersey cows a run in their herds. Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said it was a pleasant surprise to see the lift in Jersey numbers nationally.

At Stotz Dairy, there are two cow breeds: Holstein and Jersey. Holstein, known for their iconic black-and-white spots, is the most common breed in dairy farming. They produce more milk.