All about Jerseys

Jerseys are one of the oldest dairy breeds. They originated on the Island of Jersey, a small British island in the English Channel off the coast of France. The Jersey herdbook was established in 1866, and the breed first arrived in Canada in 1868.

Jerseys range in colour from fawn to mulberry, with or without white markings, and often have a darker face and black switch. They are the smallest of the six major dairy breeds; adult cows weigh about 400-500 kilograms (900-1,100 pounds) and stand between 48-52 inches tall. In 2023, the average yield for a Canadian Jersey was 7,330 kilograms of milk at 5.2% butterfat and 3.9% protein.

Due to their small size and rich, creamy milk, Jerseys make the perfect family milk cow!

About our cows

Looking to add a Jersey to your farm? Searching for a friendly family milk cow? Keep reading to learn about our breeding goals and meet our three cow families.

I began raising Jerseys in 2003, and my goal is to breed high-quality PUREBRED Jerseys with a focus on milk production, high butterfat, good conformation, and longevity.

Our Breeding Goals

100% of our Jerseys are registered with Jersey Canada. The Princess and Fancier cow families are purebred, while the Blossom family is being ‘graded up’ with cows registered at 75% purity all the way to purebred.

Heifers are parentage verified and tested for genetic haplotypes (JH1 and JNS) before their first birthday.

We breed for Beta Casein A2 and Kappa Casein BB. All our Jerseys are tested for milk proteins, and as of October 2024, 70% of the herd is A2A2 and 75% is BB.

We participate in the all-breeds classification service offered by Holstein Canada. As of October 2024, our average herd score is 83 points, with cows ranging from 78 points to Excellent 90-4E. Over half of the herd is scored Very Good and Excellent.

We use a combination of PUREBRED Canadian and American genetics and breed for cows that can look good while milking well, with a focus on high butterfat.