CDCB In The News

Genetic Selection is Key to Dairy Sustainability

October 14, 2022

How precisely do genetics impact sustainability – both now and into the future?

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.

Health traits expand in August evaluations

August 12, 2022

The official August genetic proofs are officially available.

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.

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.

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.