Kristen Parker Gaddis
Health Traits Updated, Reflecting Data Surge
April 1, 2024
The most significant change for the April 2024 triannual evaluations is an adjustment in the trait model for six CDCB health evaluations – resistance to…
Leverage Genetic Tools to Breed Healthier Cows
August 8, 2022
CDCB Health Traits Extend to Brown Swiss
July 22, 2022
We’re Making Strides on Improving Feed Saved
December 6, 2021
One year ago, the trait Feed Saved made its debut in the December 2020 genetic evaluations published by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB).…
December 2021: Changes to Evaluation System
December 1, 2021
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August 2021: Changes to Evaluation System
August 1, 2021
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Lifetime Net Merit revised in August for balanced selection, profitable dairy cows
July 2, 2021
Lifetime Net Merit (NM$) has driven genetic progress since 1994 by promoting a balanced selection of all available, economically-important traits to maximize profitability of dairy…
CDCB Leads Efforts to Reduce Lameness with Genetics
February 25, 2021
Progressive Dairy recently asked leading experts from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding to provide an update on their work to better understand dairy cattle hoof…
December 2020: Changes to Evaluation System
December 1, 2020
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Genetic Tool for Feed Efficiency Coming in December
November 6, 2020
As dairy producers seek new and additional strategies to improve production efficiency, feed costs are a clear focus, with feed averaging 51% of total dairy…
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