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How much have you been investing into your future herd?

Factors involved in creating a profitable genetic breeding strategy.

November 11, 2022

The daily routine in a dairy farm is something unique to our industry, and so much happens in a day that it is impossible to describe the variety of things that get done, including numerous decisions that are made on the go.

Combining immune response with disease traits for maximum disease reduction

Selecting for optimal health traits to accompany an immune response can aid in your herd's health.

October 22, 2022

Steven Larmer

A healthier herd. It’s a simple-sounding concept that’s proven difficult in practice. Finding genetics that resist routine pathogens across environments on dairy farms has been a focus of the industry over the last 10 years

When it comes to selection indexes, there is no one size fits all

Selection indexes are a preferred method to breed for multiple traits, especially when their use aligns with a farm's breeding goals.

September 3, 2022

Sophie Eaglen

All cattle breeders will agree that selection indexes are the preferred way to simultaneously select for multiple traits that affect herd profitability.

Comestar Holstein installs 21st century upgrades to complement steadfast breeding program

World-renowned for their contribution to Holstein genetics, Quebec’s Comestar Holstein continues to uphold their decades-old breeding philosophy as they adjust to the latest milking and cow housing technologies.

September 1, 2022

Emma Ohirko

What does it take to build a facility fit to house an outstanding herd, recognized for its high-caliber classification around the world? Years of preparation, says Steve Comtois of Victoriaville, Quebec’s Comestar Holstein.

Inbreeding: Where we are and where we’re going

Inbreeding levels continue to increase across the industry; learn some of the consequences and how to manage them.

September 1, 2022

Christine Baes

Inbreeding results when two related animals, with a shared ancestor in their pedigree, mate. The degree of inbreeding, or homozygosity, is a measure of how closely related the ancestors were along the sire and dam lines.

Key takeaways from 2022 ICAR/Interbull annual conference

ICAR’s annual conference highlighted sustainability, sharing data and not losing focus across the worldwide industry.

September 1, 2022

Matti McBride

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The impact of genomics

Genomics have accelerated genetic progress, increased accuracy, introduced young bulls and new traits, and changed the industry.

September 1, 2022

Allison Fleming and Brian Van Doormaal

There is now no denying that genomics has thoroughly transformed the dairy cattle industry. Since the first Canadian genomic evaluations were published in August 2009, the technology has been embraced by A.I. organizations and producers.

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Lindenright Holsteins named Master Breeder for second time

Winning Holstein Canada’s Master Breeder award twice is no small feat. Lindenright Holsteins says their ability to perform simple tasks well has aided in their success.

September 1, 2022

Matti McBride

Coined the “most prolific accolade awarded” by Holstein Canada, the Master Breeder Award is not something to sneeze at. Breeders are recognized for consistently producing animals that are the complete package: high-producing, great conformation, healthy and long-lasting.

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RockyMountain Holsteins’ legacy continues six years after quota sale

September 1, 2022

Emma Ohirko

In 2002, Doug Blair, David Chalack and Glenn Hockley started a conversation at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that would prove extremely fruitful for themselves and the Holstein breed.

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Keep cows healthy to improve conception rate at first insemination

Hitting the trifecta of high milk yield, a clean bill of health and strong reproductive performance is attainable if producers monitor and devote resources to preventing common disease events.

August 30, 2022

Emma Ohirko

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How much have you been investing into your future herd?

Combining immune response with disease traits for maximum disease reduction

When it comes to selection indexes, there is no one size fits all

Comestar Holstein installs 21st century upgrades to complement steadfast breeding program

Inbreeding: Where we are and where we’re going

Key takeaways from 2022 ICAR/Interbull annual conference

The impact of genomics

Lindenright Holsteins named Master Breeder for second time

RockyMountain Holsteins’ legacy continues six years after quota sale

Keep cows healthy to improve conception rate at first insemination

Research Review: Using technology to improve locomotion assessments in dairy cows

Physiological and metabolic changes caused by heat stress

High-pressure fogging vs. soaking

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