We stand on Proven Purity!
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.
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.
It’s impossible to always tell how well bulls will reproduce quality offspring until they’re tested; however, the trained eye can guess with approximate certainty as to the general character of the offspring. Genomic testing is a valuable tool and should never be overlooked. In this post, learn how to choose a breeding bull.
Hi! I’m Becky, the co-owner of Mini Mosaic Acres and PMJS Lifetime Charter Member. I’ve had a milk cow for as long as I can remember, a Jersey specifically. I have a […]
Filtering the daily milk is an important step in your milk processing. Even under the strictest milking practices, unwanted particles can make their way into your milk. By promptly filtering […]
Taken from “Reducing Stature” at PurebredMiniJerseys.com Demand Exceeds Supply In shopping for a Mini Jersey you’ll soon learn there are very few true miniaturized Jerseys available. You’ll also learn that the high […]
I’m often asked, “Should I buy a proven cow in milk and bred back or a young heifer calf?” In my experience, there isn’t a correct answer to this question. […]
I’ve been a member of many Facebook Mini Jersey and cattle groups over the last few years. I’ve seen a lot of questions from new breeders asking how to breed […]
I am an avid supporter of having a solid, trustworthy mentor. I am speaking about home dairying here, but having a mentor in most areas in life can be crucial […]
You may have read on some breeder’s websites that Mini Jerseys can not be “Purebred.” That’s not only misleading, it’s 100% FALSE. The biological definition of Purebred genetics is simple, offspring […]
