COUNCIL ON DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING

🎉 December 2024 Sire Evaluation: The Results Are In! 🎉 This week, the COUNCIL ON DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING (CDCB) unveiled new U.S. evaluations for over 87 million dairy animals, with 99.1% of those being females. But at NAAB, our focus is on the 0.9% that are males—the sires shaping the future of dairy genetics! Out of 756,067 males updated by CDCB, 6,240 bulls holds an s A (Active), F (Proven), or G (Genomic) status from NAAB. These bulls are eligible for U.S. ranking lists, meaning they are actively marketed and leading the industry forward. Here are some highlights from this latest evaluation: ✅ Bulls from 15 countries are represented. Notably, China has climbed to 3rd place in total reported active bulls, following the U.S. and Canada, and pushing Netherlands (NLD) and Germany (DEU) down one position. ✅ Among dairy breeds, BS (Brown Swiss) now holds the 3rd spot, joining the powerhouse breeds HO (Holstein) and JE (Jersey) in 1st and 2nd positions respectively. ✅ Did you know? NAAB also tracks a unique P status code, representing 4,678 bulls—our largest bull status group. P-status bulls are actively marketed but do not appear on U.S. ranking lists. Why? Many are marketed internationally, where U.S. rankings are less relevant. Altogether, this means over 11,000 active bulls have semen available and are marketed based on updated U.S. genetic values! It’s exciting to witness how the global dairy genetics landscape continues to evolve! A big thank you to CDCB and all stakeholders working tirelessly to remain the golden standard in our industry. #DairyGenetics #SireEvaluation #NAAB #InnovationInDairy #GlobalDairy

The December 2024 genetic evaluations are now available for more than 87 Million animals! Explore top animal lists with WebConnect: https://lnkd.in/gPf2vy_Z Look for the new Powered by CDCB mark to know that your genetic information is fueled by data in the National Cooperator Database and a pre-competitive industry collaboration. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gUTcsDP2

Tomorrow is proof day! If you find yourself asking, "where do genetic evaluations come from?" We have the answer for you - a powerful, industry collaboration! Learn more in this Hoard's Dairyman Intel article, written by CDCB COO, Ezequiel Luis Nicolazzi.

Want to manage this account and be a resource for dairy producers? Here is your chance! CDCB is actively hiring a communications specialist to assist with the branding, promotion, and messaging of the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. This position utilizes graphic design, writing, and social media management skills to provide services to collaborators, dairy producers, and researchers while amplifying the messaging of the CDCB. More information is available here: https://lnkd.in/gtk5gguU

Introducing Powered by CDCB! The U.S. dairy industry will soon see a new symbol with genetic evaluations – Powered by CDCB – when the information is provided by CDCB. Use of this mark increases transparency in genetic evaluations, helping producers connect the quality and sources of information they use for breeding and management decisions. The industry collaboration that fuels the services and results branded with Powered by CDCB is highlighted here: https://lnkd.in/gUTcsDP2   “Think of the new Powered by CDCB mark on genetic evaluations like the REAL® Seal on dairy products,” shares João Dürr, CDCB CEO. “This mark helps producers know the genetic information they are utilizing comes from an objective, independent, and pre-competitive source with evaluations based on data contributed by herds into the National Cooperator Database. As the stewards of the National Cooperator Database, CDCB believes producers should know when their data is utilized in genetic evaluations.”   Learn more about this exciting announcement in the most recent CDCB Connection: https://lnkd.in/g8t-EwRe

John Clay was recognized for his tremendous impact on dairy herd and genetic improvement at the 2024 CDCB Industry Meeting. John recently left the CDCB Board after 12 years as a director and officer, rotating among Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. His steady leadership, meaningful input and considerable support of research has been immeasurable through an era that included a surge in research and development, and the transition of genetic evaluation services from USDA to CDCB. John retired from Dairy Records Management Systems on September 30.   Thank you, John, and best wishes in your next adventures!

Did you miss the 10th annual CDCB Industry Meeting at World Dairy Expo? Have no fear! A complete recording of the meeting is available at the link below. You can also find recordings of individual presentations on CDCB's YouTube channel. https://lnkd.in/gctCh2yJ Thank you to everyone who joined us in Madison and online!

🌍 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗨𝗦 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 🐄 As breeders across the globe seek genomic evaluations for their male and female cattle, here’s a breakdown of the process for obtaining a 𝗨𝗦 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 from the COUNCIL ON DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING (CDCB): 1️⃣ 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? US national genomic evaluations are computed by the 𝗖𝗗𝗖𝗕, a trusted leader in dairy cattle genetic evaluations. 2️⃣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? To get a US genomic evaluation on your male or female dairy animal, you need to work with 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. These nominators are organizations authorized by CDCB to submit animal ID and pedigree data. 📌 Only approved nominators can submit this data for genomic evaluations. 3️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 CDCB partners with a network of 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 to receive genotypes. This ensure that all genotypes are submitted in a standardized manner for high-quality results. 🔍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽: All approved laboratories are also approved nominators, making them a one-stop shop for submitting your data to CDCB. 4️⃣ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Nominators and laboratories are located in both the US and internationally, so you can choose a nearby lab to send your sample for processing. Here are a few key things to keep in mind: 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Nominators and labs may offer various tests and services at different price points, but all national evaluations will always come from CDCB. 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗧𝗣𝗜 (𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅): If you’re looking for GTPI on a Holstein animal, that must come from the Holstein Association, as it’s not a national evaluation trait. Various nominators will be able to provide GTPI in collaboration with the Holstein Association. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀: CDCB evaluation fees can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eG-D3e68 Approved nominators and laboratories can be seen below, and are listed by CDCB here: https://lnkd.in/g8hM4uQN Happy genomic testing! #Genomics #DairyCattle #Breeding #CDCB #GenomicEvaluation #DairyFarming #GlobalBreeders #CattleGenetics #Holstein

Hot-off-the-press is CDCB’s Activity Report, which recaps progress and outreach of the recent 12 months. Along with delivering genetic evaluations and stewarding the National Cooperator Database, CDCB has strategically invested in technology and systems modernization, development of new data pipelines and new trait discovery, and increased outreach with data providers and dairy producers.   Within this Activity Report, CDCB Chair Lindsey Worden outlines the 2024-26 CDCB Strategic Plan adopted by the Board of Directors in December 2023. João Dürr, CDCB CEO, introduces the actions underway to execute the strategic vision, with progress reports on operations and genetic evaluations, data stewardship, innovation, research and development, and outreach. https://lnkd.in/gMYPNwMt

As the review on female fertility traits continues, we are excited for Dr. Cole to present during the DCRC Annual Meeting.