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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
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.
How does a dairy bull get a U.S. genomic evaluation?
January 19, 2023
Genomic evaluations become increasingly useful when planning your future herd. Collaborating industry partners make these evaluations possible.
How do genetics impact sustainability goals?
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.
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.
Statistical Methods Revisited for Estimating Daily Milk Yields: How Well do They Work?
August 10, 2022
Cost-effective milking plans have been adapted to supplement the standard supervised twice-daily monthly testing scheme since the 1960s.
Leverage Genetic Tools to Breed Healthier Cows
August 8, 2022
Genetic evaluations to strengthen resistance to six health disorders are available for Brown Swiss animals beginning August 9, 2022.
CDCB Health Traits Extend to Brown Swiss
July 22, 2022
Beginning August 9, 2022, Brown Swiss animals will receive CDCB evaluations for disease resistance for six traits: milk fever (MFEV), displaced abomasum (DA), ketosis (KETO), mastitis (MAST), metritis (METR) and retained placenta (RETP).
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