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CDCB delivers the latest news on genetic improvement, research and U.S. evaluations through its monthly newsletter, dairy media, and events.
Health Traits Updated, Reflecting Data Surge
April 1, 2024
The most significant change for the April 2024 triannual evaluations is an adjustment in the trait model for six CDCB health evaluations – resistance to milk fever, displaced abomasum, ketosis, mastitis, metritis, and retained placenta.
How does a dairy bull get a U.S. genomic evaluation?
January 19, 2023
Genomic evaluations become increasingly useful when planning your future herd. Collaborating industry partners make these evaluations possible.
Genomic Selection in U.S. Dairy Cattle
September 9, 2022
The genomic selection program for dairy cattle in the United States has doubled the rate of genetic gain.
Health traits expand in August evaluations
August 12, 2022
The official August genetic proofs are officially available.
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.
Data that Digs into the Root of Lameness
October 25, 2021
No dairy farmer wants lame cows in their barn. No consumer wants to see cows struggling with lameness, either.
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.
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.
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