What's new in April's genetic evaluations?
Three times a year, genetic evaluations are calculated for all the dairy animals in the U.S. database.
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New Net Merit index to be unveiled in August
New Net Merit index to be unveiled in August This August’s genetic evaluations will feature an updated Net Merit (NM$) index. According to the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, the traits that will be added to the index include Feed Saved and Heifer Livability. While Heifer Livability is also important, Feed Saved represents the biggest advancement. Feed Saved will allow producers to breed for more feed-efficient cows, improve dairy sustainability, and save on feed costs, the largest expense item on most U.S. dairies, according to Joao Durr in his article, “Two new genetic traits coming i...
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