Traits
What you need to know about early onset muscle weakness syndrome
A quick understanding of the newly discovered genetic condition and what it means for dairy producers.
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3 Open Minutes with Doug Blair: Holstein shows from 1906-2023
Blair has written an interesting list of Grand Champion cows and their pedigrees.
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Genomic testing: Undesirable genetic factor discoveries
Industry experts weigh in on undesirable genetic traits, discussing how best to handle them and the producer's role in reporting abnormalities.
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Creating genetically marketable surplus replacement heifers
When selling replacement heifers, don't market subpar genetics. Take action at breeding to create animals other producers want in their herds.
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Searching for the environmentally friendly cow
As research matures on breeding an environmentally friendly cow, there is growing potential for dairy producers to capture the value of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Three reasons genomic testing can help improve calf programs
Healthier, more productive replacement heifers begin in the calf barn. Since many farms do not need to raise every heifer, using genomic testing can help farms identify the calves with the most potential.
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Developing genetic, management tools to improve hoof health
Research from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding and the University of Minnesota is identifying and recording hoof health traits on farms to establish a data pipeline that can result in U.S. genetic evaluations and improved herd management tools.
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