CDCB In The News
CDCB services are often covered in dairy trade publications and at industry events.
Gestation Calculations: A Better Management Lever than ‘Days Carried Calf’
April 15, 2026
The goal isn’t a short of gestation length as possible. It’s predictable, appropriate gestation length — matched to your system, breeding strategy, and risk tolerance — and then monitored.
Turning Lameness Data into Measurable ROI
April 14, 2026
Artificial intelligence mobility scoring is no longer just identifying lame cows. Lameness insights help refine trim decisions, standardize employee training, and improve reproduction and production.
Make Benchmarking Quick and Easy
April 6, 2026
The National Performance Metrics are available online for free for dairy farmers, industry personnel, or researchers to find national trends in dairy cattle production or reproduction measures.
Practical Guidance for Using CDCB’s New Milking Speed PTA
March 16, 2026
“This new evaluation is different because it is based on records of milk yield and milking time from parlor milk meters. Because the data is objective and quantifiable, the heritability is fairly high (42%).”
The Value of Individual Cow SCC Data
February 2, 2026
Currently, the most reliable method for detecting cows with subclinical mastitis is to be enrolled in monthly testing with the Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA).
You Can Help Develop the Next Genetic Trait
December 4, 2025
Future selection traits cannot be developed without thousands of data points that come from dairy farm records, both before and after a trait is launched.
How Do You Create Cow Longevity?
October 9, 2025
When implemented together, genetic potential for healthier cows and more detailed herd decisions create the perfect opportunity for cows to remain in the herd longer. Finding that sweet spot of productivity and profitability allows a farm to make the most of each animal investment.
Come Learn About the Newest Genetic Tools
September 8, 2025
At the upcoming CDCB Industry Meeting on October 1, attendees will get an early look at what other new traits are on their way to the farm and how they might benefit herds across the country and around the world.
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