CDCB In The News
CDCB services are often covered in dairy trade publications and at industry events.
João Dürr on the new formula for Lifetime Net Merit genetic index
July 21, 2021
With the August genetic evaluations, the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding will be introducing a new and improved formula for Lifetime Net Merit genetic index.
Mike Santos, an inside look at breeding and feeding programs
July 15, 2021
The Santos family at Terra Linda Dairy has it goin’ on. For the past seven years, they’ve had the high herd on Tulare County (California) DHIA.
Lifetime Net Merit revised in August for balanced selection, profitable dairy cows
July 2, 2021
Lifetime Net Merit (NM$) has driven genetic progress since 1994 by promoting a balanced selection of all available, economically-important traits to maximize profitability of dairy cows.
More feed-efficient cows are on the way
June 2, 2021
Starting in August 2021, dairy producers will have at their disposal an enhanced Lifetime Net Merit (NM$) index, the selection tool designed to maximize cows’ lifetime profitability.
Genomics drives new trait development
April 5, 2021
These triannual evaluations – on April 6, August 10, and December 7 this year – incorporate genomic data along with updated performance, or phenotypic, data to assess the genetic merit of dairy animals.
The U.S. has recorded 5 million genotypes
March 18, 2021
A new milestone was achieved on March 5 – that’s when the 5 millionth individual genotype was recorded in the national dairy cooperator database.
Invited Review: The future of selection decisions and breeding programs: What are we breeding for, and who decides?.”
March 10, 2021
Genetic selection has been a very successful tool for the long-term improvement of livestock populations, and the rapid adoption of genomic selection over the last decade has doubled the rate of gain in some populations.
CDCB Leads Efforts to Reduce Lameness with Genetics
February 25, 2021
Progressive Dairy recently asked leading experts from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding to provide an update on their work to better understand dairy cattle hoof health and reduce lameness via genetic solutions.
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