CDCB In The News

Dairy Cattle Genomics is Quietly Improving Sustainability

January 17, 2024

As food producers, processors, marketers, distributors, and consumers look to effectively manage their environmental footprint and social impact, sustainability of the dairy industry is under examination. But dairy has a largely untold portion of that story: genomics.

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.

Getting Milk Yield Right

June 14, 2022

Milk, fat and protein yields are the primary drivers of dairy farm revenues.

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.

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

National SCC average falls to 178,000

August 9, 2021

In 2020, U.S. dairy herds’ somatic cell count (SCC) averaged 178,000 cells/mL, according to the National Mastitis Council.

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.