American Jersey Cattle Association

Agricultural association in Reynoldsburg, OH (show on map)

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The American Jersey Cattle Association (USJersey) is the oldest dairy breed association in the U.S., serving over 3,000 Jersey dairy farmers annually with 1,605 active members as of May 2025.

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About

With the Jersey cow, USJersey promotes an animal that is smaller, uses fewer natural resources, produces a smaller carbon footprint, has a longer productive life, and yields nutrient-rich milk. The association, the oldest dairy breed association in the United States, provides comprehensive services to over 3,000 Jersey dairy farmers each year and was organized in 1868 with 1,605 active members as of May 2025.

Oldest dairy breed association in the U.S.

Provides comprehensive services including identification, appraisal, performance testing, genetic tools, and marketing support.

Offers scholarships and youth programs to support the Jersey dairy community.

Services

Animal Identification

Provides identification services for Jersey cattle through infoJersey.com.

Unique ID assignment Traceability Data management

Functional Type Appraisal

Assesses functional type and conformation of Jersey cattle.

Expert appraisal Performance metrics Recommendations

Performance Testing

Provides performance testing services for Jersey cattle.

Milk production testing Health assessments Data analytics

Genetic Improvement Tools

Offers tools for genetic improvement of Jersey cattle.

Genotyping Breeding recommendations Data integration

Marketing Services

Provides marketing and equity milk marketing support for Jersey dairy farmers.

Equity milk marketing Promotional materials Market analysis

Annual Meeting

Hosts an annual meeting for members to discuss association matters and updates.

Networking Educational sessions Decision-making

Credentials & Certifications

American Jersey Cattle Association (USJersey)

Since 1868

Reviews

Rating

★★★★★

Reviews

"Very helpful.as always."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mission of the Jersey Youth Academy? +

The mission of the Jersey Youth Academy is to attract, educate and retain talented young people for careers in the Jersey dairy business through cooperative efforts of the American Jersey Cattle Association, National All-Jersey Inc., Jersey owners, and allied industry.

What are the eligibility requirements for the National Jersey Youth Achievement Contest? +

Applicants must be legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, be high school juniors or seniors or enrolled in an accredited vocational school, college, or university, or be under 22 with a high school degree or equivalent and employed in dairy herd management. A youth can participate only once.

What is the purpose of the American Jersey Cattle Association? +

The American Jersey Cattle Association provides services to over 3,000 Jersey dairy farmers annually, manages a breed association, and offers identification, appraisal, performance testing, genetic improvement tools, and marketing support.