Dairying occurs from the sub-tropical areas of
Queensland through to the more temperate southern
states and there are over 3 million dairy cattle
in Australia. The dominant breed is the purebred
Holstein Friesian which makes up nearly 80% of
the total registered herds, with Jersey cattle
representing 12% of the total, Holstein Friesian
x Jersey crossbreds 5% and other minor breeds
4%. Depending on the region, herds are either
fed in feedlot or pasture-fed environments, or
combinations of both with the dairying systems
and genetics representing some of the most productive
in the world.
Cluny Exports offers the main commercial breeds
of dairy cattle:
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Purebred Holstein
Friesian |
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Jersey-Holstein
Crossbreds |
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Purebred
Jersey |
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And other breeds can be sourced, incuding Australian Red, Ayreshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey etc. on request |
Both Holstein Friesian and Jersey Crossbreds are suitable for all climates given that optimum temperatures are maintained and the proper feed rations are provided. The experience worldwide with Jersey Crossbreds is that they have proven to be more heat resistant and require less maintenance than purebred Holstein Friesians so may offer a competitive alternative. Jersey crossbreds have proven to be successful in tropical areas in Mexico and the Philippines They also have much higher production levels that the AFS (Australian Friesian Sahiwal). For a technical white paper on Jersey Crossbreds go to Resources Page.
Cluny Exports offers consulting advice on
dairy management (ration, temperature etc.)
please see our section on Services We Provide.
Holstein Friesians
produce slightly higher milk volume, Jersey
crossbreds slightly more
fat and protein and Jersey crossbreds have
a shorter lactation period. Depending on what
you are aiming to produce and the climatic
conditions, Cluny Exports can advise you as
to which are the most suitable for your needs.
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Breeds
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Holstein Friesian and
Jersey-Holstein Crossbreds
(Jersey Bull x Holstein Friesian heifer) |
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Pregnancy
Status |
Joined
or unjoined
(Veterinary Pregnancy Certificate supplied) |
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Sex |
Bulls and Heifers |
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Weight Ranges |
150kgs to 650kgs |
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Ages |
8
months to 24 months |
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Pedigrees |
3
generation registered history can be
provided
for
Holstein Friesians and purebred dairy cattle |
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Production
Data |
Milk
volume, fat and protein % available and
sourced for reasonable specification parameters |
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Lactating
Cattle |
Unavailable due to high risk factors during isolation and shipment |
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Dairy
Cattle
