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New Calf Traits Will Allow Producers to Select for Disease Resistance

Kristen Parker Gaddis

April 21, 2026

Genetic and genomic evaluations for Resistance to Diarrhea (DIA) and Resistance to Respiratory Problems (RSP) will represent the expected resistance of an animal’s offspring to…


Gestation Calculations: A Better Management Lever than ‘Days Carried Calf’

Peter Jackson for Progressive Dairy

April 15, 2026

The goal isn't a short of gestation length as possible. It's predictable, appropriate gestation length — matched to your system, breeding strategy, and risk tolerance…


Turning Lameness Data into Measurable ROI

Terry Canning for Progressive Dairy

April 14, 2026

Artificial intelligence mobility scoring is no longer just identifying lame cows. Lameness insights help refine trim decisions, standardize employee training, and improve reproduction and production.…


Cole Honored for Scientific Excellence as 2025 AAAS Fellow

CDCB

April 7, 2026

BOWIE, Md. — John B. Cole, Ph.D., Chief Research and Development Officer for the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB), has been named to the…


Make Benchmarking Quick and Easy

Katie Schmitt

April 6, 2026

The National Performance Metrics are available online for free for dairy farmers, industry personnel, or researchers to find national trends in dairy cattle production or…


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