Importance of Genomics for Genetic Improvement in Dairy Cows
The greatest improvements in milk production in dairy cows in the past several decades have been due to genetic selection. We have learned more about genetics in recent years. Research has enabled scientists to look at the genome (complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or individual animal—all of the DNA […]
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Critical Thoughts for Facility Building, Planning and Updating
Expanding or updating existing farm facilities is a decision that’s never made lightly. It’s one that requires careful thought, commitment and critical thinking. And even with confident decision making, all the moving parts involved can make the to-do list feel endless. At the end of the day, nearly every element of farm functionality ties back […]
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USDA Announces the Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade
(Washington, D.C., June 30, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced risk-based port re-openings for cattle, bison, and equines from Mexico beginning as early as July 7, 2025. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), following extensive collaboration between USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) experts and their counterparts in […]
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