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Can we find genetic solutions to lameness?
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
September 16, 2021
By H. Duane Norman, for BoviNews Webinar: Understanding Sire Conception Rate
Net Merit revised with August genetic evaluations
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
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…
New Net Merit formula debuts this week
August 9, 2021
With the genetic evaluations on August 10, 2021, dairy producers have an improved tool to breed for more profitable and feed-efficient cows. By João Dürr,…
National SCC average falls to 178,000
August 9, 2021
In 2020, U.S. dairy herds’ somatic cell count (SCC) averaged 178,000 cells/mL, according to the National Mastitis Council. By Taylor Leach for Dairy Herd Management
Feed Efficiency Indexes: Which one will you use?
August 6, 2021
Today farmers are focusing on maximizing net returns, productivity, efficient use of inputs and resources, and keeping costs under control. By Murray Hunt, for The…
DairyVoice Podcast: Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins
July 29, 2021
In a traditional set-up but applying new technology, Butter-Dell Holsteins in Lewiston, Utah, is transitioning to the next generation of family ownership. By Joel Hastings…
João Dürr on the new formula for Lifetime Net Merit genetic index
July 21, 2021
With the August genetic evaluations, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding will be introducing a new and improved formula for Lifetime Net Merit genetic index.…
Mike Santos, an inside look at breeding and feeding programs
July 15, 2021
The Santos family at Terra Linda Dairy has it goin’ on. For the past seven years, they’ve had the high herd on Tulare County (California)…
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