News

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

CDCB

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?

CDCB

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?

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November 5, 2025

The December triannual evaluations include health and type trait edits as well as operational efficiency improvements.


Workshop Brings Together Industry Collaborators

Katelyn Allen

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?

CDCB

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

CDCB

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

CDCB

June 5, 2025

CDCB has certified its first sequencing-based laboratory for data submission.


What Else Can We Do With a Milk Sample?

Katelyn Allen

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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