CDCB In The News

How do genetics impact sustainability goals?

September 15, 2022

The U.S. dairy community has rallied around a public commitment to achieve carbon neutrality, optimize water usage, and improve water quality by 2050 — supporting global sustainability initiatives and customer expectations.

More Breeds Need Genetic Evaluations for Stillbirth

January 20, 2022

Determining the effectiveness of genetic evaluations for stillbirth in additional U.S. dairy breeds was the research focus for Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) intern Anil Sigdel in summer 2021.

Understanding Sire Conception Rate

September 16, 2021

Webinar: Understanding Sire Conception Rate

Lloyd Holterman and Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

September 2, 2021

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.

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) DHIA.

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.