Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Milk Training from Day One Training a heifer to be milked, often referred to as milk training, can be challenging, but it is generally […]
How to Guide: Milk Training Your Mini Jersey Heifer
11 Benefits of Having Chickens: Why a Backyard Chicken Coop is Perfect for Your Homestead
Our President, Lorinda Barnes, was quoted in a Redfin Blog post, 11 Benefits of Having Chickens: Why a Backyard Chicken Coop is Perfect for Your Homestead, published on March 13, […]
Disease Testing: Why Testing is a Must and How to Test
Many diseases in cattle don’t show up in any visible way. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as looking at your beloved cow and concluding that she’s as healthy as she […]
AI Breeding Tips for Tough Cows
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.
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.
