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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.
Genomic Selection in U.S. Dairy Cattle
September 9, 2022
The genomic selection program for dairy cattle in the United States has doubled the rate of genetic gain.
Health traits expand in August evaluations
August 12, 2022
The official August genetic proofs are officially available.
What’s New in April’s Genetic Evaluations
April 4, 2022
Three times a year, genetic evaluations are calculated for all the dairy animals in the U.S. database.
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.
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.
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.
Genomics drives new trait development
April 5, 2021
These triannual evaluations – on April 6, August 10, and December 7 this year – incorporate genomic data along with updated performance, or phenotypic, data to assess the genetic merit of dairy animals.
The U.S. has recorded 5 million genotypes
March 18, 2021
A new milestone was achieved on March 5 – that’s when the 5 millionth individual genotype was recorded in the national dairy cooperator database.
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