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Brown Swiss Fertility Haplotype BH14
March 7, 2023
BH14 has been added to the list of genomic haplotypes reported in the U.S., following USDA AGIL analysis of records in the CDCB database. Routine publication of BH14 status will support breed fertility improvement by allowing appropriate selection and mating of males and females.
Accreditation for Parentage Verification Extended by ICAR
February 10, 2023
CDCB has been re-accredited as a DNA Data Interpretation Center for parentage verification by ICAR. This certification is part of CDCB’s service to U.S.-based genomic nominators and facilitates the export of U.S. genetics.
Announcing QDisc
February 10, 2023
CDCB announces a new service, QDisc, or quick discovery of close relatives. This quick-turnaround service uses the ICAR-defined parentage SNP to discover close relatives.
Intern Report: Termination Code Frequencies
December 9, 2022
During the CDCB internship in summer 2022, I analyzed the termination codes (the reason why cattle left the herd) and made connections to common health traits as to why they left the herd.
Intern Report: Investigation into Johne’s Disease
November 3, 2022
During the summer of 2022 at CDCB, I conducted a project to investigate the incidence of Johne’s disease in U.S. dairy cattle.
Introducing the new uscdcb.com!
October 27, 2022
A brand new CDCB website was unveiled October 27, delivering more, easy-to-access info about U.S. dairy genetics.
Internship Applications Due March 31, 2023
October 24, 2022
Since 2016, CDCB has offered summer internships to junior, senior, or graduate students with a major in animal or dairy science, supporting the development of future genetic leaders.
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.
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