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News & Events

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

News

Genetic news and research updates are published in dairy media and the monthly CDCB Connection.

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CDCB Events

CDCB hosts online and in-person events for U.S. producers, industry representatives and researchers.

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Industry Events

CDCB and USDA AGIL scientists frequently present at U.S. and global venues.

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2024 CDCB Industry Meeting

October 2, 2024, 8:00 – 11:30 AM

The 10th annual CDCB Industry Meeting will be held October 2, 2024, at World Dairy Expo. Dairy industry representatives and producers are invited to fill the seats in The Tanbark or join us via the livestream.

This year’s program is built around the theme, “The Integrated Value of the U.S. Genetic Evaluation System.”

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Featured News

Read the latest news on CDCB genetic evaluations, research, and highlights.

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August 2024 Changes: Impact on Evaluations

In the August 2024 evaluations, implemented changes had effects on all yield traits (Milk, Fat and Protein) and Heifer Livability, along with correlated traits of Productive Life and Cow Livability in some cases. Breed Base Representation (BBR) values were updated, with the annual reference population update and introduction of a revised SNP list.

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August 2024 Evaluations: What’s New?

CDCB and USDA AGIL detail changes implemented for the triannual genetic evaluations on August 13, 2024, including 305-AA as the new standardized yield measurement, full implementation of Constructed IDs, Heifer Livability updates, Brown Swiss Rear Teat Placement trait, new SNP list, annual BBR update and inclusion of HH6 and JNS gene tests in haplotype calculations.

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Introducing 305-AA: The New Standardized Yield Measurement

Beginning in June 2024, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding’s (CDCB) publication of 305-ME (Mature Equivalent) will be discontinued and replaced by 305-AA (Average Age) as the standardized yield estimate for U.S. dairy cows.

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CDCB In The News

CDCB appreciates the media who share genetic news with the dairy community.

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Health Traits Updated, Reflecting Data Surge

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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Dairy Cattle Genomics is Quietly Improving Sustainability

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.

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How does a dairy bull get a U.S. genomic evaluation?

Genomic evaluations become increasingly useful when planning your future herd. Collaborating industry partners make these evaluations possible.

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Genetic Selection is Key to Dairy Sustainability

How precisely do genetics impact sustainability – both now and into the future?

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How do genetics impact sustainability goals?

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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Genomic Selection in U.S. Dairy Cattle

The genomic selection program for dairy cattle in the United States has doubled the rate of genetic gain.

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Health traits expand in August evaluations

The official August genetic proofs are officially available.

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Statistical Methods Revisited for Estimating Daily Milk Yields: How Well do They Work?

Cost-effective milking plans have been adapted to supplement the standard supervised twice-daily monthly testing scheme since the 1960s.

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