New undesirable genetic factor identified in Jersey breed
Source: Jersey Canada
A new undesirable genetic factor, known as Jersey Neuropathy with Splayed Forelimbs (JNS), has been identified in the Jersey breed. The Jersey...
Dairy cattle genetics
Source: University of Minnesota Extension, Joe Armstrong, DVM, and Brad Heins, Extension educators
Quick facts
There are several genetic evaluation tools that make interpreting dairy...
In vivo model to study the impact of genetic variation on clinical outcome of...
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
Abstract
Background
In dairy herds, mastitis causes detrimental economic losses. Genetic selection offers a sustainable tool to select animals with reduced susceptibility towards...
New genetic evaluations coming in December 2020
Source: Lactanet
Several new traits will be introduced by Lactanet with the December 2020 release of genetic evaluations. For all breeds, genetic evaluations for the...
Select Sires launches new mobile app with sire search
Source: Select Sires news release
Select Sires has developed a full-service sire search mobile application for farmer-owners. This easy-to-navigate app is available at no cost...
Managing your herd to enhance profitability
Source: Holstein Canada
Tight margins, increasing heifer rearing costs, and low dairy sale prices are a very real reality in today’s dairy industry. In this...
Crossbreeding dairy cows to improve sustainability
Source: University of Minnesota Extension
Brad Heins, Extension educator; Glenda Pereira, West Central Research and Outreach Center; Les Hansen, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural...
Acute phase protein expressions in secretory and cistern lining epithelium tissues of the dairy...
Source: BMC Veterinary Research
Zalewska, M., Kawecka-Grochocka, E., Słoniewska, D. et al. Acute phase protein expressions in secretory and cistern lining epithelium tissues of the...
Average Gain in LPI Reliability Due to Genomics
Source: Lactanet Canada
Activity monitors to improve reproduction
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs
Fact Sheet written by: Brian Lang – Dairy Cattle Production Systems Specialist/OMAF and MRA
Activity monitors offer the opportunity...
