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Constructed ID’s: Eliminating Pedigree Dead Ends
February 1, 2023
Knowing an animal’s ancestry several generations back is certainly the goal for breeders; however, there are instances where animals have a gap in their pedigree. To fill in more pedigree gaps, CDCB is implementing a new solution starting in February 2023.
Connecting With João Dürr
November 3, 2022
João Dürr reviewed the past year and described the CDCB vision in the CEO Column from the 2022 Activity Report.
Invited review: The future of selection decisions and breeding programs: What are we breeding for, and who decides?
April 12, 2022
6 Million Genotypes!
February 20, 2022
The national cooperator database hit a new mark on February 19, 2022, with six million genotypes recorded.
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.
Connecting with João Dürr
January 6, 2022
To start the new year, CEO João Dürr previews CDCB goals and expectations for 2022.
April 2020: Changes to Evaluation System
April 1, 2020
April 2018: Changes to Evaluation System
April 1, 2018
Official genetic and genomic evaluations for resistance to six health events in Holsteins (Hypocalcemia, Displaced abomasum, Ketosis, Mastitis, Metritis, Retained placenta) will be first published in April 2018. These traits are six of the most common and costly health events impacting dairy herds.
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