January 19, 2023
Genomic evaluations become increasingly useful when planning your future herd. Collaborating industry partners make these evaluations possible.
September 9, 2022
The genomic selection program for dairy cattle in the United States has doubled the rate of genetic gain.
April 4, 2022
Three times a year, genetic evaluations are calculated for all the dairy animals in the U.S. database.
September 2, 2021
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.
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.
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.
April 5, 2021
These triannual evaluations – on April 6, August 10, and December 7 this year – incorporate genomic data along with updated performance, or phenotypic, data to assess the genetic merit of dairy animals.
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