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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.
Cole Honored for Scientific Excellence as 2025 AAAS Fellow
April 6, 2026
John B. Cole, Ph.D., has been named to the 2025 class of Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
April 2026 Evaluation Changes: What’s New?
March 5, 2026
The April triannual evaluations will include the annual Breed Base Representation (BBR) reference population update.
December 2025 Evaluation Changes: What’s New?
November 5, 2025
The December triannual evaluations include health and type trait edits as well as operational efficiency improvements.
Workshop Brings Together Industry Collaborators
September 2, 2025
The 2025 National Cooperator Database Workshop hosted 106 people from 30 collaborating organizations in Milwaukee, Wis., August 26 to 28.
August 2025 Evaluation Changes: What’s New?
July 10, 2025
The August 2025 triannual genetic evaluations include the introduction of a new trait for Holsteins, the implementation of the five-year base change for calving traits, and updates to two other traits.
Interbull, ADSA Meeting Showcases Latest Industry Highlights
July 9, 2025
CDCB staff shared their latest findings and participated in the combined Interbull Annual Meeting and American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Annual Meeting, June 21-25, in Louisville, Kentucky.
CDCB Keeps Pace with Advancing Genomic Technology Through Integration of Genotyping-by-Sequencing
June 5, 2025
CDCB has certified its first sequencing-based laboratory for data submission.
What Else Can We Do With a Milk Sample?
May 5, 2025
Milk samples already provide incredible insight — but it’s possible they could do even more. During the CDCB Producer Exchange, Malia Caputo, Ph.D., discussed the health, nutrition, and fertility opportunities of milk sample infrared spectrometry.
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