Go 4 the Gold!
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Mini Jersey bulls at the age of 3 or older, with a BBR of 94+, and a verified height of 42" or less, qualify for a FREE Gold Registration into the PMJS open Herd Book. These bulls are very valuable for the goal of purity within Mini Jerseys. We need to identify them and will help you to market them.
The Igenity SELECT test used to determine Breed Based Representation (BBR) is managed by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). They have a fee schedule that's higher for bulls but drastically reduced for cows and heifers. The genetic information collected grows the database. There are more female than male cows in dairy herds so the pricing reflects that. Testing a bull will run $148 on average if a DNA hair sample is provided. We have an alternative, though not easier way, to work within the rules. Follow these steps to see if your bull meets the requirements for FREE Gold Registration. |
1. Order the Igenity BASIC test and proof of Dexter Cattle Bulldog Dwarfism/Chondro status on your bull.
If you don't suspect recent crossbreeding in his bloodlines, he might qualify for FREE Gold Registration. The CDCB fees are NOT attached to the Igenity BASIC test, but BASIC doesn't discover BBR. Igenity BASIC Results Key explains the 1 to 10 scale of fourteen important genetic traits for dairy cattle and lethal alleles. Lethals are fatal to the fetus when both parents pass them on. This test is $25 and does not require a federally recognized identification number.
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Optionally, you may pursue Igenity SELECT testing for your Mini Jersey bull but be sure to speak with someone at NeoGen to confirm the additional fees you will be assessed. A semen sample instead of hair or blood, will add more fees, potentially as much as $1,600 on top of the test price. This test requires a federally recognized identification number, such as an Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) tag, National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) stud code or American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) registration number.
2. Order Igenity SELECT test on his daughters.
This streamlined DNA profile, Igenity SELECT, arms you with over 50 traits that are a peek into her genetic potential and includes BBR. The Igenity SELECT Results Key further explains this. It allows you to make breeding choices to maintain, enhance, or correct traits in her offspring. Its a powerful tool once you learn how to utilize it! This test is $48 and requires a federally recognized identification number, such as an RFID tag, NAAB stud code or AJCA registration number..
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Yield Traits
Key Traits
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Type Traits
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Fertility Traits
Health Traits
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Genetic Conditions
* Traits available for Holstein animals, but may not be available for all breeds.
† Traits available for Brown Swiss animals only. |
3. Order Igenity SELECT on the dams.
D - C = X
Do you remember the math problems that looked like this in school? If we know D and C we can determine X. D is his Daughter. C is the Cow that is her dam. When we compare the heifer to her dam we can assume the difference is the bull's influence to a large degree. If the dam is BBR90 and the offspring is BBR92, we typically know the bull is around BBR94 (his daughter gets half the difference between the bull and cow). This scenario can be thrown off if either the sire or dam have crossbreeding and a broad variance of genetics. We're happy to help you interpret the results. Once we know a bull's BBR we can register him if he's 85+ and 45" or less. A Gold bull registers for FREE if over 3 years old, BBR94+ and 42" or less. This test is $48 and requires a federally recognized identification number.
Do you remember the math problems that looked like this in school? If we know D and C we can determine X. D is his Daughter. C is the Cow that is her dam. When we compare the heifer to her dam we can assume the difference is the bull's influence to a large degree. If the dam is BBR90 and the offspring is BBR92, we typically know the bull is around BBR94 (his daughter gets half the difference between the bull and cow). This scenario can be thrown off if either the sire or dam have crossbreeding and a broad variance of genetics. We're happy to help you interpret the results. Once we know a bull's BBR we can register him if he's 85+ and 45" or less. A Gold bull registers for FREE if over 3 years old, BBR94+ and 42" or less. This test is $48 and requires a federally recognized identification number.
4. Order the PMJS registration.
If your bull is 3 years old or older, a BBR of 94+ has been determined by testing his daughters and their dams, and has a verified height of 42" or less, he qualifies for a FREE Gold Registration and entry into the PMJS open Herd Book. These bulls are very valuable for the goal of purity within Mini Jerseys. We will gladly help you have him collected for Artificial Insemination (AI) and market the straws within PMJS. Registration for Silver, Bronze and Black level bulls is $20 (Currently on SALE for $5 with Dual Registration).
