8,059,051 lb., valued at £187,536.
What will a Good Average Cow Earn?
From 15s. to 30s. per month.
What is the Price of a Good Cow?
From £5 to £8. Of course some well-bred cows fetch a much higher figure.
What is the Class of Dairy Herd in Queensland?
Dairy stock have been imported to Queensland from the principal herds of the world, and a splendid class of cow is now in use, comprising the following breeds:—Milking Shorthorn, Ayrshire, Holstein, Guernsey, and Jersey.
How many Cows does the Average Farm Carry?
It all depends on the size of the holding. There are many large properties in Queensland milking several hundred cows daily throughout the year. The average herd is about 20, but many farmers milk from 80 to 150 daily.