Like many of you, my husband and I used Artificial Insemination (AI) on two of our cows. Be forewarned, it doesn’t always take the first time around.
AI Breeding Tips for Tough Cows
Selecting the Calf’s Gender Using the Dam’s Heat Cycle
My family has been using this method for many generations with a better than 85% success rate in breeding the desired gender of our calves, getting heifers or bull calves when we want them. It defies biology and modern science but it works!
Why I Love MiniCattleSupply.com Halters
When managing and handling miniature cattle, you often need specialized equipment. One essential piece of gear to keep everyone safer is the halter, and MiniCattleSupply.com has perfected this tool to […]
My Journey with Genomics and BBR for the Evolution of My Dairy Herd
I began my dairy farming adventure with A2/A2 Guernsey and Jersey cattle. However, the financial viability of my small family farm was challenged by the low value and difficulty in […]
Welcome to the New Website!
The Purebred Mini Jersey Society website just got even better, with new useful tools and features for the public and members! Search At the top of the sidebar (or in […]
Selecting the Ideal Purebred Mini Jersey Bull for Breeding
Selecting the right Purebred Mini Jersey bull is crucial for maintaining and improving herd genetics.
Understanding Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
It’s a common misconception that dairy cows should look emaciated. In this post learn how to evaluate body condition of a dairy cow and why body condition is so important for the cow and her calves.
Testing for PMJS Registration
Have you been trying to understand the process to register with PMJS? It’s true, it’s unlike what you may be familiar with. If you ever get stuck in the registration process, we’re always here to help you through.
What Does BBR 100 Mean?
Have you seen “BBR” on some Mini Jersey website or ads and wondered what it means? Breed Based Representation is a fairly new term to the Mini Jersey market, though the technology has been widely available for over a decade. Breed-specific markers in an animal’s DNA are used to verify that the reported breed matches the animal’s actual breed.
My Mini Jersey Buying Experience
Having zero cow experience prior to purchasing our first milk cow in 2022, we were excited to hear that there was such a thing as a mini dairy cow! That excitement was quickly dampened by the fact that reputable breeders are few and far between. After deciding on Purebred Mini Jerseys for our personal needs, we quickly found the Purebred Mini Jersey Society and connected with one of the breeders and board members.
