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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.
Research Updated: Pipeline for Hoof Health Data
March 23, 2022
The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) is implementing a project to provide dairy producers with state-of-the-art knowledge and technologies to enhance hoof health and promote productivity and sustainability of the dairy enterprise.
April 2022: Changes to Evaluations
March 8, 2022
CDCB announces updates to the genetic evaluation system, effective with the April 5, 2022, triannual evaluations. Five enhancements are detailed on the CDCB website.
NDHIA Annual Meeting Features Industry, CDCB Updates
March 8, 2022
The National Dairy Herd Information Association (NDHIA) annual convention was held February 22-24 in San Antonio, Texas, with about 100 producers, DHI officials and industry personnel in attendance and an additional 90 online.
6 Million Genotypes!
February 20, 2022
The national cooperator database hit a new mark on February 19, 2022, with six million genotypes recorded.
Welcome Sajjad Toghiani to USDA AGIL
February 17, 2022
Dr. Sajjad Toghiani has joined USDA AGIL* as Research Geneticist Position as of January 31, 2022.
Dürr Participates in Training of Brazilian Regulatory Staff
February 17, 2022
CDCB’s Chief Executive Officer João Dürr participated as an invited speaker at a training event promoted by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture to qualify their technical staff who are involved in animal health and trade regulations.
More Breeds Need Genetic Evaluations for Stillbirth
January 6, 2022
Determining the effectiveness of genetic evaluations for stillbirth in additional U.S. dairy breeds was the research focus for CDCB intern, Anil Sigdel, in summer 2021.
CDCB Board: December Actions
January 6, 2022
The CDCB Board of Directors met December 15-16, 2021, in Bowie, Maryland, with major decisions including:
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