The registration of Jerseys is a sound and profitable business practice. Registration certificates add value to your cattle, both now and in the future. The registration certificate issued by The American Jersey Cattle Association is a permanent record of the animal s identity and ancestry.
Registration is basic to all of the Jersey breed improvement programs.
The process of registering Jerseys is simple, particularly when a few basic matters are kept in mind. A record-keeping system can vary from computer databases or spreadsheets to special printed herd forms, to DHIA calf sheets to a simple pocket notebook. Memory or penciled notes should not be trusted. A good system will include identification of dams, identification of service sires, service dates, birth dates of the calves and tattoo identification. You should also have a binder in which to keep the registration certificates.