CDCB In The News

CDC delivers the latest news on genetic improvement, research and U.S. evaluations through its monthly newsletter, dairy media, and events.

Health traits expand in August evaluations

Katelyn Allen for Hoard’s Dairyman

August 12, 2022

The official August genetic proofs are officially available.


Data that Digs into the Root of Lameness

Katelyn Allen for Hoard’s Dairyman

October 25, 2021

No dairy farmer wants lame cows in their barn. No consumer wants to see cows struggling with lameness, either.


Lloyd Holterman and Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

Joel Hastings for DairyVoice

September 2, 2021


National SCC average falls to 178,000

Taylor Leach for Dairy Herd Management

August 9, 2021

In 2020, U.S. dairy herds’ somatic cell count (SCC) averaged 178,000 cells/mL, according to the National Mastitis Council.


DairyVoice Podcast: Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins

Joel Hastings for DairyVoice

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

Joel Hastings for DairyVoice

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

Joel Hastings for DairyVoice

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.


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