The number of Jersey herds has greatly increased in Canada and the US in recent years due to their pasture performance, higher milk fat and protein percentages. Photo: Team Publicatie
A look at the latest findings on which breeds perform best on pasture as average global temperatures rise and the number of extreme heat days increases. Global warming is a big worry for dairy farmers around the world, and there is therefore increased interest in which cow breeds perform better with pasture-based systems. These types of dairying are very common in countries such as New Zealand and Ireland, but are also used in many other parts of the world, including other European countries,
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