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.

Building a playbook for better cow care and feed efficiency

October 7, 2021

Enteric emissions are the greatest contributor to the on-farm carbon footprint of milk.

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.

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.