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Feed Saved trait can vary 1,600 pounds
December 28, 2020
Dairy producers are now able to breed for more feed-efficient cows. The trait — Feed Saved — debuted with the genetic evaluations published on December 1 by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB).
Feed Saved: A Path to Breeding More Efficient Cows
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.
Bull List: A Holstein tops $1,000 Cheese Merit
December 4, 2020
The December 2020 Hoard’s Dairyman Bull List is ready for download.
Genetic Tool for Feed Efficiency Coming in December
November 6, 2020
As dairy producers seek new and additional strategies to improve production efficiency, feed costs are a clear focus, with feed averaging 51% of total dairy farm expenses (USDA Economic Research Services, 2018).
Últimos avances en genética lechera bovina
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.
Learn About the New Trait, Feed Saved
October 26, 2020
With the December 1 genetic evaluations, producers will have a new tool – Feed Saved.
Heifer Livability Genetic Evaluations Coming in December
October 8, 2020
The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding has announced that a heifer livability (HL) genetic evaluation will be released for Holstein and Jersey sires with the December sire evaluations. The trait will be included in the Net Merit index when it is updated next year. Heifer livability will get 1% emphasis in the new Net Merit index.
Video: New Evaluations for Feed Efficiency and Information about Dairy’s Sustainability
October 8, 2020
Quem responde essa pergunta é João Dürr, um brasileiro que conhece a fundo o assunte e já atuou na Europa, Canadá, Brasil e atualmente, é o director president do CDCB.
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