Dairy Genetics

Givens Named Dean of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Authored by Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Following a national search, M. Daniel Givens, a veterinarian, researcher, and educator, has been named dean of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) at Virginia Tech, effective June 1, 2020.

Identify Pregnancy Loss With These 4 Easy Steps

Sep 03, 2019 by Taylor Leach

Every producer knows that dreaded feeling when you find a cow who once was pregnant suddenly show up as “open.”

Improving Artificial Insemination Techniques

Aug 21, 2019 by W. M. Graves and R.C. Smith - University of Georgia

Use of incorrect A.I. techniques can lower the overall success rate of the A.I. breeding program.

Genomics Provides Clues To Improving Fertility

Jul 15, 2019 by Joseph C Dalton

We can improve fertility without impacting other production or health traits.

As You Keep Cows Longer, Mastitis Increases in Concern

Feb 12, 2019 by Jim Dickrell

Genetic selection goals may have to be adjusted

British Cows Get Own Tinder-Style App for Breeding

Feb 11, 2019 by Bloomberg

Farmers swipe right on Tudder mobile app to find matches for cows.

High Accuracy Heat Detection

Jan 11, 2019 by Joseph C. Dalton, University of Idaho

AI technicians hit 95% accuracy through visual methods.

Selecting for Subclinical Mastitis Resistance

Jan 02, 2019 by Taylor Leach

Heifers who enter the milking herd with SCM will often have a lower lifetime productivity and profitability in the future.

Lame Genetics Make Lame Cows

Dec 31, 2018 by Taylor Leach

While lameness will never fully be eliminated from the herd, it is possible to make genetic improvements so that future animals can avoid lameness challenges.

A Genomic Test for Johne's?

Nov 06, 2018 by Mike Opperman

Research gets closer to identifying susceptible animals.

Genomics Workshop Slated for World Dairy Expo

Aug 28, 2018 by Mike Opperman

Workshop will review latest topics in dairy genomics