CDCB In The News

CDCB services are often covered in dairy trade publications and at industry events.

Turning Lameness Data into Measurable ROI

Terry Canning for Progressive Dairy

April 14, 2026

Artificial intelligence mobility scoring is no longer just identifying lame cows. Lameness insights help refine trim decisions, standardize employee training, and improve reproduction and production.


Make Benchmarking Quick and Easy

Katie Schmitt

April 6, 2026

The National Performance Metrics are available online for free for dairy farmers, industry personnel, or researchers to find national trends in dairy cattle production or reproduction measures.


Practical Guidance for Using CDCB’s New Milking Speed PTA

Chad Dechow for Select Sires

March 16, 2026

“This new evaluation is different because it is based on records of milk yield and milking time from parlor milk meters. Because the data is objective and quantifiable, the heritability is fairly high (42%).”


The Value of Individual Cow SCC Data

Jaimie Strickland, D.V.M., for Hoard’s Dairyman

February 2, 2026

Currently, the most reliable method for detecting cows with subclinical mastitis is to be enrolled in monthly testing with the Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA).


You Can Help Develop the Next Genetic Trait

Katie Schmitt

December 4, 2025

Future selection traits cannot be developed without thousands of data points that come from dairy farm records, both before and after a trait is launched.


How Do You Create Cow Longevity?

Katie Schmitt

October 9, 2025

When implemented together, genetic potential for healthier cows and more detailed herd decisions create the perfect opportunity for cows to remain in the herd longer. Finding that sweet spot of productivity and profitability allows a farm to make the most of each animal investment.


Come Learn About the Newest Genetic Tools

Katie Schmitt

September 8, 2025

At the upcoming CDCB Industry Meeting on October 1, attendees will get an early look at what other new traits are on their way to the farm and how they might benefit herds across the country and around the world.


Genomic Tools Help Us Manage Genetic Defects

John Cole

September 1, 2025

The reason it seems like there are more genetic diseases now than in the past is that new technology now allows us to identify things that we couldn’t before. It’s better to know about something that can be managed than to not know about it at all.


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