Genetics

Bowers receives Dairy Industry Distinction Award
The well-known Jersey breeder is honoured for his leadership in advancing the Canadian dairy industry

Research quantifies genetic component of ‘crampy’ disorder
Lactanet moves to next steps of developing Holstein breeding tool

Canadian genomic option coming for non-herdbook dairy breeders
Testing will still be done in the United States

Owner-sampled dairy cattle herds will see earlier genetic evaluations
Lactanet proposes move to monthly official evaluations for Canadian cows in early 2025

Top genetics shouldn’t change much under modernized LPI
Lactanet to update its benchmark Lifetime Performance Index by early next year

VIDEO: Calves for a Cause draws crowds, top genetics
Funds go to the London Children’s Hospital

Carrier status for two dairy defects available soon
Lactanet will publish evaluations for defects affecting Holstein and Brown Swiss

Lochdale Holsteins third in Lactanet dairy performance awards
The Alexandria-area farm was the top Ontario herd, with five of the top 10 from the province

Paul Larmer – the retirement interview
The CEO of the Semex Alliance led the organization during 17 years of growth into a global entity still owned by Canadian dairy farmers

Lactanet to publish sexed semen fertility ratings
Farmers will now have access to information previously only sent to bull line-up owners