CDCB In The News

How do genetics impact sustainability goals?

September 15, 2022

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.

How can genetics reduce lameness?

June 13, 2022

Genetic selection for improved hoof health is one opportunity to reduce lameness, which affects about 50% of dairy cows and results in economic losses, poor health and suboptimal animal welfare.

More Breeds Need Genetic Evaluations for Stillbirth

January 20, 2022

Determining the effectiveness of genetic evaluations for stillbirth in additional U.S. dairy breeds was the research focus for Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) intern Anil Sigdel in summer 2021.

Can we find genetic solutions to lameness?

September 16, 2021

About 50% of dairy cows will be affected by lameness during their productive life, resulting in economic losses, poor health and suboptimal animal welfare.

Understanding Sire Conception Rate

September 16, 2021

Webinar: Understanding Sire Conception Rate

Lloyd Holterman and Bill Peck talk about breeding profitable cattle

September 2, 2021

DairyVoice Podcast: Kent Buttars of Butter-Dell Holsteins

July 29, 2021

In a traditional set-up but applying new technology, Butter-Dell Holsteins in Lewiston, Utah, is transitioning to the next generation of family ownership.

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.