John Whitby. 
Raylands Cow and calf at home on Rowley Farm.
FAMILY AND / OR BUSINESS NAME
J & S Whitby.
HERD PREFIX
Raylands.
WE MILK…
120 beautiful Jersey cows.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD PEDIGREE JERSEYS?
The herd was formed 97 years ago in 1923 and the Whitby family have been involved with them since 1953.
LOCATION
We farm in South Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire just west of London.
SUPPLIES / PRODUCES
We supply Davis family diary who in turn supply local dairies. Our milk is particularly in demand by the Asian community as it is the ideal base ingredient in many Asian recipes.
WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR CHOOSING TO MILK PEDIGREE JERSEY CATTLE?
Jersey cattle are compact and docile. They are an ideal complement to the diverse activities on our farms. Grazing in our fields they keep our green belt green.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JERSEY BREED AND IN PARTICULAR YOUR HERD?
They are very inquisitive and playful.