Minor changes were enough to keep these intelligent animals in check. Minor improvements also had to be made in the milking parlour, as the much smaller animals in the side-by-side facility could fit through the smaller gaps. The family's enthusiasm hasn't dimmed to date, and they bask in the sight of the herd in their stable every day.
"In the beginning people laughed at us for the journey we embarked on, but many now seek us out to ask us for our opinions and about our work, because they see how well it works here," says Katharina. Her mother is also thrilled, not least because of one major change: “Since we’ve had more Jersey cows, we've been able to reduce our milking time!” she says with a laugh. With the exception of a few animals, the herd will soon be comprised entirely of Jersey cows.
The cows will now be inseminated by our X-Vik™ semen, taken from bulls including VJ Haiko, VJ Honda and VJ Luxplus. When selecting bulls, high-concentration solids are prioritised to keep the herd highly productive and profitable in the long term. We are delighted for Katharina and her family and wish them all the best with their great herd.
