Only 5% of dairy herds cross-bred

Despite research findings showing big advantages for cross-breeding, and widespread publicity about hybrid vigour, only about 5% of our dairy herds are crossed.
Only 5% of dairy herds cross-bred

This percentage has changed very little in five years.

The Jersey seems to be the dairy cross of choice.

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