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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.
Moving from ME to Average Age
July 8, 2024
CDCB’s publications of 305-ME (mature equivalent) was discontinued and replaced by 305-AA (average age) as the standardized yield estimate for U.S. dairy cows. This change incorporates current knowledge about the key variables the impact milk yield and improves the accuracy of the estimate.
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.
Dairy Cattle Genomics is Quietly Improving Sustainability
January 17, 2024
As food producers, processors, marketers, distributors, and consumers look to effectively manage their environmental footprint and social impact, sustainability of the dairy industry is under examination. But dairy has a largely untold portion of that story: genomics.
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.
Genetic Selection is Key to Dairy Sustainability
October 14, 2022
How precisely do genetics impact sustainability – both now and into the future?
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.
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