GROW YOUR HERD AND REDUCE CALVING DIFFICULTY
WITH JERSEY EMBRYOS!

Use of Jersey embryos is an effective way to grow the number of Jerseys in your herd with some of the highest quality genetics to be found.

These four first lactation heifers to the right from Drentex Jerseys, Russell, Ontario are all full sisters from the same flush, yielding a productive, consistent animal! Embryos allow you to grow the Jersey part of your herd in a cost effective manner, while choosing only the top quality genetics to introduce to your herd!

There are several producers new to the Jersey breed who are using Jersey embryos to a great extent. Luc Deschênes of Ferme Prés Verts, St-Gabriel de Rimouski, Québec notes that they use Jersey embryos in a large proportion of their Holstein heifers to avoid calving difficulties. This yields more Jerseys, as well as allows those Holstein heifers to avoid dystocia problems, therefore making them more productive on average.

Likewise, the Mueller’s of Roswitha Farms in Steinbach, Manitoba note that they purchased some brood cows in their first Jerseys purchases which they are now flushing with good success. They then implant most of their Holstein heifers and old cows with Jersey embryos. This has the dual benefit of letting them grow their Jersey herd from within with homebred Jerseys, but also ensures the Holstein half of the herd is more productive due to fewer problems in delivering a calf.

If you would be interested in purchasing Jersey embryos for your herd, contact us at Jersey Canada, and we can forward you to individuals and groups who can offer you the selection of embryos you desire!