by ben | Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
BB Kappa Casein is becoming an important genetic trait for dairy producers wanting to increase the cheese yield in the milk their cows produce. In another article I discussed the emerging evidence of a difference in A2 milk, and the growing demand for A2 cattle and...
by ben | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Polled A2A2 Jersey semen available now: Click Here to download info sheet and pedigree 129 JE141 KAVAN-P NAME: HOLT CREEK KAVAN {3}-P REGISTRATION: JEUSA000173795321 BORN: 5/9/2017 SIRE: Branched Oak Sunpower Alvin-PP DAM: Holt Creek Karaoke Ballad {2} EX-90 MGS: The...
by ben | Aug 19, 2020 | DAIRY
Since we started breeding Jersey cattle 30 years ago, several genetic traits have emerged as desirable for the type of grass-fed dairy we operate. Since we sell raw milk as well as cream, butter and cheese, the components of the milk are important to the value,...
by ben | Apr 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recently, Holt Creek Jerseys owner Ben Gotschall appeared on an episode of the Working Cows podcast: For those of you that have never heard of the Working Cows podcast*, it is a great resource for grazers and ranch business owners. A variety of topics and speakers...
by ben | Dec 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
NOTE: This article originally appeared in the July 2012 issue of the Stockman Grass Farmer. At that time, Holt Creek Jerseys had been breeding for A2 Beta Casein milk for several years, and we were actively marketing A2A2 bulls and semen. Also at that time, A2 Beta...
