Select Sires develops first-of-its-kind genetic tool to combat mastitis
To combat mastitis, Select Sires has introduced Mastitis ResistantPRO, a new genetic tool to boost mastitis resistance in the next generation.
Author of the article: Postmedia News
Publishing date: Apr 07, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 1 minute read •
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To combat mastitis, Select Sires has introduced Mastitis ResistantPRO, a new genetic tool to boost mastitis resistance in the next generation.
Mastitis ResistantPRO is the latest designation to be added to Select Sires’ toolbox and will appear on qualifying sires following the April 2021 sire summaries. A new icon will identify sires that excel in multiple indicators of mastitis resistance, including CDCB Mastitis Resistance, CDCB Somatic Cell Score (SCS) and Zoetis Mastitis Resistance genomic evaluations. Both Holstein and Jersey sires will be eligible for this designation.