CDCB In The News

How can genetics reduce lameness?

June 13, 2022

Genetic selection for improved hoof health is one opportunity to reduce lameness, which affects about 50% of dairy cows and results in economic losses, poor health and suboptimal animal welfare.

Do Feet & Leg Indices Really Help Improve Mobility and Reduce Lameness?

March 25, 2022

Every dairy herd manager is well-aware of the negative effects that lameness and impaired mobility have on the bottom line.

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.

Lloyd Holterman and Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

September 2, 2021

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.

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.