News

CDCB delivers the latest news on genetic improvement, research and U.S. evaluations through its monthly newsletter, dairy media, and events.

Nominations Open for ADSA, Lush Awards

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November 3, 2022

Nominations are due January 6 for the 2023 ADSA awards, including the J. L. Lush Award in Animal Breeding sponsored by CDCB.


2022 CDCB Meeting: Genetics Are Key to Dairy Sustainability

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October 13, 2022

The impact of genetic selection on dairy sustainability was explored with producers, dairy buyers, geneticists and 150+ genetic enthusiasts during the 8th annual CDCB Industry Meeting on October 5, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin.


In the News: October 2022

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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

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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.


50 Attendees Join Hybrid Workshop for Nominators, Labs

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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.


Publication: Genomic Selection in U.S. Dairy Cattle

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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

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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.


New Collaboration for Dairy Breed Improvement

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August 18, 2022

The Dairy Breed Improvement Collaboration has been launched to benefit breeders and support genetic progress in the Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, and Milking Shorthorn breeds.


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