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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.

Health Traits Updated, Reflecting Data Surge

Kristen Parker Gaddis and Taylor McWhorter

April 1, 2024

The most significant change for the April 2024 triannual evaluations is an adjustment in the trait model for six CDCB health evaluations – resistance to milk fever, displaced abomasum, ketosis, mastitis, metritis, and retained placenta.

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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 do genetics impact sustainability goals?

João Dürr, Ph.D. and H Duane Norman

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.

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