Mini Jersey
Herdsires
and Bulls
A unique feature of the Blue Mill Meadows Herdsires is the blending of traditional, old-world miniature Jersey and New Zealand genetics. The miniature Jersey bulls not only have short-stature, but also gentle dispositions. New Zealand Jersey herdsires bring the beauty and conformation of highly selective sires, but unlike American Jersey sires, New Zealand Jerseys have been bred for many years to thrive on pasture. Our New Zealand herdsires have been carefully selected to add excellent conformation and increase milk and cream production, while maintaining the short stature and wonderful friendliness and easy-going nature of miniature Jersey bulls.
2019 Herdsires
Rudy
-
Birthdate - June 4, 2016
Height - 40” at 3 years old
A2A2
Dehorned
Kappa Casein BB
Beta Lactoglobulin BB
Sire
Rupert
Dam
May
Terrific
-
Birthdate - May 13, 2018
Height - 37” at 1 year old
A2A2
Heterozygous polled
Kappa Casein BB
Beta Lactoglobulin BB
Sire
Goldstar
Dam
Pearl
A Short History of Our Miniature Jersey Herdsires
Here are the herdsires and bulls that we have used in our herd since 2006
We bought our first miniature Jersey, Dolly, in 2006 and selected miniature Jersey bull semen. We continued to AI our cows through 2015 using semen from miniature Jersey bulls and from short-statured New Zealand Jersey bulls. In 2015 we switched to natural service using the bulls raised here at Blue Mill Meadows as herdsires.
2006 - 2015
Herdsires by AI
Riverview Gene
In 2006 we used semen from the popular miniature Jersey bull, Riverview Gene, to artificially inseminate our first miniature Jersey cow, Dolly, and she had Molly in 2007. In 2008 we again used Riverview Gene semen on Dolly and she had Gingersnap in 2009.
Hawthorne Grove Zeus
In 2012 we used semen from the short-statured New Zealand bull, Hawthorne Grove Zeus, to AI Molly and Gingersnap and they had Merry and May in 2013.
Donalds Edify
In 2013 we used semen from another short New Zealand bull, Donalds Edify, to AI Molly who had Rupert.
DC Taylor’s Alpha
In 2014 we used semen from the miniature Jersey bull, DC Taylor’s Alpha and got the bulls, Maximus and Titus, and the heifers, Clara and Pearl.
Hillstar Terrific 5 Star
In 2015 we used semen from the short New Zealand bull, Hillstar Terrific 5-Star, and got Goldstar.
2015 to present
Blue Mill Meadows Herdsires
Blue Mill Meadows Rupert
In 2015 and 2016 we used our bull Rupert on five cows and got Rudy, Ruthie and Ruby in 2016 and Eden and Julius in 2017.
Blue Mill Meadows Titus and
Maximus
Our bull, Titus, gave us Lucius and Topaz in 2017, and our bull Maximus gave us the heifers, Opal and Amethyst in 2018.
Blue Mill Meadows Goldstar
Our bull, Goldstar gave us GS Terrific in 2018;
Blue Mill Meadows Rudy and Lucius
In 2018 we again used Goldstar as a herdsire as well as Rudy and Lucius. Through Goldstar we got Gold Dust and Gold Nugget. Rudy gave us Sky and Reuben. Lucius gave us Lucy and Diamond.
Blue Mill Meadows GS Terrific
In 2019 we are using Rudy and GS Terrific as herdsires.
Previous Herdsires
from Blue Mill Meadows
These herdsires were raised on our farm, used as sires and then sold as herdsires for other farms.
Rupert
Birthdate - July 27, 2014
Height - 39” at 2 years old
A2A2
Dehorned
Kappa Casein BB
BetaLactoglobulin BB
Sire
Donalds Edify
Dam
Molly
Titus
Birthdate - July 29, 2015
Height - 39” at 2 years old
A2A2
Heterozygous polled
Kappa Casein BB
BetaLactoglobulin BB
Sire
DC Taylor’s Alpha
Dam
Molly
Goldstar
Birthdate - April 22, 2016
Height - 45” at 2 years old
A2A2
Heterozygous polled
Kappa Casein BB
BetaLactoglobulin BB
Sire
Hillstar Terrific 5 Star
Dam
Gingersnap
Maximus
Birthdate - April 22, 2015
Height - 39” at 3 years old
A2A2
Heterozygous polled
Kappa Casein BB
BetaLactoglobulin BB
Sire
DC Taylor’s Alpha
Dam
May
Lucius
Birthdate - March 3, 2017
Height - 38” at 2 years old
A2A2
Dehorned
Kappa Casein BB
BetaLactoglobulin BB
Sire
Titus
Dam
Gingersnap
Julius
Birthdate - March 27, 2017
Height - 39” at 2 years old
A2A2
Dehorned
Kappa Casein BB
BetaLactoglobulin AB
Sire
Rupert
Dam
Pearl
Previous Herdsires by
New Zealand Semen
Hawthorne Grove Zeus
Donalds Edify
Hillstar Terrific 5-Star
Previous Herdsires by
Miniature Jersey Semen
Riverview Gene
DC Taylor’s Alpha
Email: donna@grassfedminijersies.com