Jersey cows originated from France's Jersey Island in the English Channel. First recorded in England in 1740s, breed flourished until World War I. Introduced to America in 1657, Canada in 1868, New Zealand in 1862
Journal covers Animal science, Veterinary medicine, Internal medicine, Endocrinology and Breed. Main focus is on Lactation, particularly Milk yield. Grazing, Forage and Pasture research receive significant attention. Dry matter research has applications to Rumen and Food science