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CDCB delivers the latest news on genetic improvement, research and U.S. evaluations through its monthly newsletter, dairy media, and events.
Lameness: It’s Time to Take Action
October 28, 2021
“It’s time for the dairy industry to take action,” emphasized Gerard Cramer, D.V.M., of the University of Minnesota.
Data that Digs into the Root of Lameness
October 25, 2021
No dairy farmer wants lame cows in their barn. No consumer wants to see cows struggling with lameness, either.
Building a playbook for better cow care and feed efficiency
October 7, 2021
Enteric emissions are the greatest contributor to the on-farm carbon footprint of milk.
Lloyd Holterman and Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle
September 2, 2021
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.
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 health and reduce lameness via genetic solutions.
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