Pioneer

North Woods Pioneer-P, DNA Verified Purebred Mini Jersey (BBR93), 40 inches at 2 years old, A1A2 AB BB

Last updated July 2025

Pioneer came to us from North Woods Homestead in Idaho; it was a long but uneventful four day hauling trip! We came across Pioneer when we realized the bulls we had access to locally were pure but producing mostly mid-sized calves. We started searching for a Mini Jersey bull with high Jersey purity and the ability to maintain smaller stature in the next generation. During our search we connected with North Woods Homestead and the Purebred Mini Jersey Society. PMJS taught us how to utilize genomic testing instead of solely using observable traits to work toward our breeding goals.

At first we weren’t considering purchasing Pioneer because our family can only drink A2A2 milk, and Pioneer’s milk proteins are A1A2 but as we connected with more Mini Jersey cattle lovers, we realized there are many families who don’t notice any concerns when they drink A1A2 milk. We felt confident in utilizing Pioneer’s small stature, excellent temperament and generations of grass-fed genetics to complement our cows, knowing that we could find good homes for any calves that inherit an A1 gene.

Pioneer is our favorite bull in many ways! We love his build, his handsome face, his calm demeanor and his willingness to walk on a lead. All three of the calves he sired for us in 2025 have been friendly and very easy to work with and lead train.

Pedigree

Details

DOB	August 15, 2023
Sire	NW Vanguard-PP, 40.75″
Dam	NW Fern-P, 40.5″
Conception	Natural
Color	Fawn
Height	36 inches at 1 year (21.5 inches at birth)
Polled/Horned	Heterozygous Polled (Pf/H)
Beta Casein	A1A2
Beta Lactoglobulin	AB
Kappa Casein	BB
BBR	93 GT100K
Stature	-2.1
Calved at	North Woods Homestead, ID
Registration	PMJS #B05230060, AJCA #JEUSA000175016066