Canadian breed associations recently recognized some of Canada’s top herds with the prestigious Master Breeder award.

Proofs are not 100 percent accurate. Never have been, never will be. Every proof is simply the best approximation of the real genetic value of an animal.

Across the dairy industry, every successful, profitable producer has a strong interest in reproductive efficiency. However, reproductive goals, protocols and procedures are different on every farm and are most often based on tradition, cost, labour availability and reproductive performance.

On Dec. 10 in Guelph, Ontario, researchers from around the world presented their recent findings and gave research updates for the Efficient Dairy Genome Project (EDGP).

Technological advancement is transforming our society at a breathtaking pace. Several formerly utopian technologies have become democratized in recent years and are now essential for the survival of businesses.

The introduction of genomics has had a revolutionary impact on today’s dairy industry. Major A.I. companies have aggressively adopted the technology, and now it is up to dairy producers to continue to advance its use as a herd management tool.

Animal registration is an important tool for all management systems. Registering cattle through a breed association has many benefits that aid in clearer, more concise management decisions. In addition, the practice maintains dairy industry transparency through a pure national herdbook.