Progress has been made. As a guernseyman milking cows in wiltshire I have some Fresian cross guernseys and they are some of the best in the herd! Udders were a problem years ago but the global guernsey breeding plan has corrected this. Modern guernsey cows have great udders and feet and as my...
I think the vet visits once a week from guernsey. There is housing for 15-20 cows and an abreast parlour. Would be a case of doing the same as the couple on alderney do keep the locals supplied all year round and step up production for spring and summer for tourists. Don't know how to put links...
Over the last 14 years have tried several crosses. Brown swiss great solids and volume but terrible feet also fertility not great. Swedish red not best solids but a reasonable all rounder. Montys are mad as calves but good all rounder will use again. Fresian great all round. The latest trial...
Have come across a bonus scheme in place eg £1000 per employee payed out at end of year minus £200 per breakage . Amazing how careful people are if it affects their own pocket! Also works out cheaper than multiple repairs
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