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Can we find genetic solutions to lameness?

Javier Burchard

September 16, 2021

About 50% of dairy cows will be affected by lameness during their productive life, resulting in economic losses, poor health and suboptimal animal welfare.  By…


Understanding Sire Conception Rate

H Duane Norman

September 16, 2021

By H. Duane Norman, for BoviNews Webinar: Understanding Sire Conception Rate


Net Merit revised with August genetic evaluations

João Dürr, Ph.D.

September 15, 2021

The national genetic index, Net Merit, was updated with the genetic evaluations on Aug. 10, 2021 – delivering an improved tool to breed profitable and…


Lloyd Holterman and Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

Joel Hastings for DairyVoice

September 2, 2021

Two dairyman who are members of the Producer Advisory Committee at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding have a fascinating conversation in this episode.  By…


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