CDCB In The News

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

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.


Feed Saved: A Path to Breeding More Efficient Cows

Kent Weigel for Dairy Business

December 7, 2020

Feed represents the single largest expense on most dairy farms, and even small improvements can have important financial, environmental, and land use implications.


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