Cattle Health

ALL BREEDS

The August 2024 bovine genetic evaluations released significant changes for all breeds across the industry, most notably focusing on PTA numbers for Milk, Fat, and Protein.

Please follow the links below to access the CDCB articles detailing the largest fluctuations within the Holstein and Jersey breeds.

The December 2023 genetic evaluations focused highly on the changes brought about by haplotypes with genomic testing.

Considering this a fairly new genetic feature, please follow the link below to read the Hoard’s Dairyman article written by the CDCB and to better understand haplotypes, haplotype calls, and their contribution to identifying genetic factors in cattle.

Please follow the link below to access the article by Hoard’s Dairyman suggesting the genetic tools available to understand healthy pregnancies in cattle and the research still needed of ensure the reduction in embryonic losses.

What Changed and What was Added in the December 2023 Genetic Evaluations?