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All Breeds BlogGene editing with CRISPR technology opens a new chapter in livestock breeding. Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness spoke with with Tad Sonstegard, Chief Scientific Officer for the food animal division of Recombinetics, a firm which has successfully introduced the polled gene and heat tolerance in cattle and is now working on [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogKristen Broege will serve as Director of Sales and Membership The Wisconsin Holstein Association (WHA) is excited to announce Kristen Broege as its new Director of Sales and Membership. Broege is a long-time member of the Wisconsin Holstein Association and is active in the dairy industry on numerous levels. In [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogAt the 69th annual meeting of the National Dairy Shrine, Larry Schirm of Laurelville, Ohio was elected President of the organization. Meanwhile, Nate Janssen, Wheaton, Illinois was chosen as President-Elect. Elected to the Executive Committee along with Schirm and Janssen were: Dr. Dennis Funk, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Janet Keller, Oregon, [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogThe drive for genetic selection means cattle are increasingly vulnerable to deadly new epidemics that could emerge as the climate warms Known for their distinctive long horns, the Ankole cattle of western Uganda have evolved over millennia to withstand their harsh environment, with its lengthy dry spells and abundance of [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogThe impact of voluntary waiting period (VWP) duration on reproductive performance and profitability is the topic of the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) webinar. The Oct. 25 DCRC webinar starts at 1 p.m. Central time. Cornell University’s Julio Giordano will discuss how extending VWP may increase first service pregnancy [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogThe American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) has accepted Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) submission for continuing education (CE) credits. Veterinarians can earn up to 14 Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) CEs for attending the DCRC Annual Meeting, Nov. 15-16, in Indianapolis. This RACE approval is for [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogThe Annual meeting of the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) was held September 18-19, 2018 at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Meeting agenda included the Business session, election of directors, and peer awards. During the business session Board Chairman Chuck Sattler noted that 2018 [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogDairy One is excited to add Allflex Livestock Intelligence (ALI) cow monitoring systems, formerly known as SCR, to its fleet of services. Farms that are currently using ALI technology on their operations can now receive support for their equipment from Dairy One. Additionally, customers interested in introducing ALI systems to [Read More ...] -
All Breeds BlogIn the fight against aflatoxin, dairy producers often turn to sequestering agents such as clay to reduce transference of the toxin into milk. It’s an effective tactic, but a new study from the University of Illinois shows that clay has additional benefits for overall cow health. There has been a [Read More ...]
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All Breeds BlogUSDA staff in the regional, State and county offices stand ready and eager to help The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses potentially impacted by Hurricane Michael of programs to provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, State [Read More ...]
