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10M Animal Genotypes in National Cooperator Database

CDCB

December 21, 2024

A remarkable milestone – 10 million animal genotypes in the National Cooperator Database – was recorded on December 14 as 2024 winds down. After the…

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National Dairy Genetic Index Update, Base Change Set for April 2025

CDCB

December 20, 2024

Two significant updates will be implemented in the April 2025 dairy genetic evaluations published by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) – a revision…

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The Data That Makes Better Cows

Katie Schmitt

December 11, 2024

Data that leaves the farm destined for the National Cooperator Database fuels genetic improvements in dairy cattle through male and female genetic evaluations, independent research…

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Where Do Genetic Evaluations Come From?

Ezequiel Nicolazzi

December 2, 2024

Dairy producers worldwide use these evaluations each and every day for breeding, culling, and other management decisions. How those genetic values are used on farms…

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December 2024 CDCB Evaluations: What’s New?

CDCB

November 1, 2024

The CDCB and USDA AGIL team describes changes implemented for the triannual genetic evaluations on December 3, 2024, including updated calculations for Residual Feed Intake,…

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New Logo Adds Transparency to Dairy Cattle Genetic Evaluations

CDCB

October 2, 2024

The U.S. dairy industry will see a new symbol with genetic evaluations – Powered by CDCB – when the information is provided by the Council…

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2023-24 Activity Report: CEO Column

João Dürr, Ph.D.

October 1, 2024

As published in the 2023-24 CDCB Activity Report The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) was established to empower dairy producers for a sustainable future…

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2023-24 Activity Report: CDCB Board Chair Column

Lindsey Worden

October 1, 2024

As published in the 2023-24 CDCB Activity Report It has been another exciting year for the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding! Over the past year,…

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Come See What Genetic Teamwork is About

Katie Schmitt

September 23, 2024

Genetic improvement in the U.S. dairy herd has been fueled by the teamwork of producers and organizations that collect, transmit, and deliver individual cow data.…

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August 2024 Changes: Impact on Evaluations

Ezequiel Nicolazzi

August 13, 2024

The August 2024 CDCB evaluations have incorporated several changes outlined in  August 2024 Evaluations: What’s New. How were the genetic evaluations impacted by these changes?…

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