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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.
In the News: October 2022
October 13, 2022
CDCB team members have actively participated in industry events, describing newer CDCB traits and R&D projects.
Publication: Feeding Behavior Traits Associated with Feed Efficiency
October 13, 2022
The September 2022 Journal of Dairy Science published a paper by researchers from CDCB, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Michigan State University, examining feeding behavior as an indicator trait for feed efficiency.
Hot off the Press: CDCB Activity Report
October 5, 2022
CDCB recently published its 2022 Activity Report, recapping activity from October 2021 to September 2022 – with stats, milestones, R&D updates and messages from CDCB Chair Jay Weiker and CEO João Dürr.
Lameness Project Preliminary Findings
September 14, 2022
CDCB and University of Minnesota (UMN) College of Veterinary Medicine shared first results of a project initiated in July 2021, with the end goal to reduce dairy cow lameness through new herd management tools and a hoof health genetic evaluation.
50 Attendees Join Hybrid Workshop for Nominators, Labs
September 14, 2022
CDCB hosted its fifth annual workshop for genomic nominators and labs on September 7 and 8, with 51 participants – 33 joining virtually and 18 in-person near Baltimore, Maryland.
Event Recap: Conference on Lameness in Ruminants
September 14, 2022
Javier Burchard and Kristen Parker Gaddis presented initial project findings at the 21st International Symposium on Lameness in Ruminants, in August 2022, in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Publication: Genomic Selection in U.S. Dairy Cattle
September 9, 2022
Frontiers in Genetics published a review by George Wiggans and José Carrillo on September 9, 2022: Genomic Selection in U.S. Dairy Cattle.
Genetic Event Recap: WCGALP
August 19, 2022
U.S. dairy research was well-represented at WCGALP – the 12th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP) held July 3-8 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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