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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.

How does a dairy bull get a U.S. genomic evaluation?

Sophie Eaglen

January 19, 2023

Genomic evaluations become increasingly useful when planning your future herd. Collaborating industry partners make these evaluations possible.

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How can genetics reduce lameness?

Javier Burchard

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.

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Can we find genetic solutions to lameness?

Javier Burchard

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.

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CDCB Leads Efforts to Reduce Lameness with Genetics

Javier Burchard and H Duane Norman and Kristen Parker Gaddis

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.

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Últimos avances en genética lechera bovina

Javier Burchard

November 2, 2020

Desde Washington, el doctor Javier Burchard, director de Innovación del CDCB (Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding) se refiere a los desafíos que está enfrentado la genética lechera bovina en Estados Unidos y el mundo.

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