CDCB In The News

Changes Slated for August Genetic Evaluations

July 24, 2025

When genetic evaluations are released on August 12, 2025, Holstein breeders will have a new selection trait to use and predicted transmitting abilities (PTAs) for calving traits will look a little bit different due to a base change.

Where Do Genetic Evaluations Come From?

December 2, 2024

Dairy producers worldwide use these evaluations each and every day for breeding, culling, and other management decisions. How those genetic values are used on farms is common knowledge, but where they come from may be a mystery to some.

What’s New in the August Evaluations?

August 12, 2024

New genetic evaluations will be available on Tuesday, August 13 for all dairy cattle in the U.S. database. Several updates were implemented in this proof run so that the evaluations are as accurate as possible.

What’s New in April’s Genetic Evaluations

April 4, 2022

Three times a year, genetic evaluations are calculated for all the dairy animals in the U.S. database.

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.