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## AIP popular media

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2021  |  2020  |  2019  |  2018  |  2017  |  2016  |  2015  |  2014  |  2013  |  2012  |  2011  |  20102000–2009  |  1990s  Articles on AIP research in various breed, industry, university, and government media.

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### 2021

    - Allen, K.  Genetic gains make financial sense . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, July 15. 2021.  [AGIL developed the net merit index and continues research for updates]
    - Allen, K.  Milk markets and genetics meet . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, July 12. 2021.  [AGIL developed the net merit index and continues research for updates]
    - Allen, K.  New Net Merit shakes up bull list . Hoard's Dairyman Bull List, Aug. 13. 2021.  [AGIL developed the net merit index and continues research for updates]
    - Allen, K.  Open cows are the enemy of profitability . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, July 8. 2021.  [AGIL developed the net merit index and continues research for updates]
    - American Jersey Cattle Association.  New undesirable genetic factor identified in Jersey breed . California Dairy 30(1):8–9. 2021.  [AGIL discovered the JNS haplotype]
    - American Jersey Cattle Association.  Updates made to JerseyMate to recognize newly identified JNS matings and improve inbreeding calculations . USJersey, News Releases, Jan. 21. 2021.  [AGIL discovered the JNS haplotype]  Also published as:
    California Dairy, Industry News, Calf Care, Jan. 21
. 2021.
DairyBusiness, DHIA, Jan. 25
. 2021.
Progressive Dairy 35(4):77.

    - April 2021 evaluation changes . CDCB Connection, Mar. 2021.
    - April 2021 triannual evaluations . CDCB Connection, April. 2021.
    - August changes to evaluation system . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2021.
    - Buchard, J.  Can we find genetic solutions to lameness?  Hoard's Intel, Sept. 16. 2021.
    - Burchard, J., K. Parker Gaddis, and D. Norman.  CDCB leads efforts to reduce lameness with genetics . Progressive Dairy, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Feb. 24. 2021.   Also published as:
    Progressive Dairy 35(4):52. 2021.

    - Carrillo, J., and K. Tokuhisa.  The U.S. has recorded 5 million genotypes . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Mar. 18. 2021.  Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Apr.
. 2021.

    - Carrillo, J., and K. Tokuhisa. Five million genomic tests fuel genomic evaluations. Hoard's Dairyman 166:282. 2021.  [AGIL started and maintained the genotype database through 2014]
    - CDCB Board: December actions . CDCB Connection, Jan. 2021.
    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (April 2021) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Mar. 20. 2021.  Also published as:
    CDCB recaps the April 6th evaluation changes
. The Bullvine, News, Apr. 12. 2021.

    - CDCB industry meeting: Improving cow mobility . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2021.  [AGIL will present a research update at the meeting]
    - CDCB, USDA researchers to present at ADSA . CDCB Connection, July. 2021.
    - Changes to CDCB evaluation system (August 2021) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, July 8. 2021.  Also published as:
    The Bullvine, Aug. 10
. 2021.

    - Changes to the net merit forumla explained webinar . Semex webinar series, Aug. 4. 2021.
    - Colavito Markesich, K.  Geneticist’s research predicts and improves animal health and performance . University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) Newsroom, Jan. 11. 2021.
    - Dechow, C. We can select for healthy heifers. Hoard's Dairyman 166:95. 2021.  [AGIL conducted the research for genetic evaluation of heifer livability]
    - Dürr, J.  Lifetime net merit revised in August for balanced selection, profitable dairy cows . DairyBusiness, Magazine, July 5. 2021.
    - Dürr, J.  More feed-efficient cows are on the way . Hoard's Dairyman 166:348–349. 2021.
    - Dürr, J.  Net Merit revised with August genetic evaluations . Progressive Dairy 35(15):62–63. 2021
    - Dürr, J.  New Net Merit debuts this week . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Aug. 9. 2021.
    - Eaglen, S.  Heifer Livability – where is the buzz?  Progressive Dairy, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, March 23. 2021.  [AGIL conducted the research for genetic evaluation of heifer livability]   Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Apr.
 2021.
Progressive Dairy 35(7):60–61
. 2021.

    - Elliott, S.  Genome to phenome: ARS research in precision agriculture . California Dairy, Industry News, Animal Health & Nutrition, Apr. 2. 2021.  Also published as:
    California Dairy 30(6):24–25
. 2021.

    - Exclusive access: Net merit $ 2021 . CDCB Connection, June. 2021.
    - Feed Saved added to TPI formula . CDCB Connection, Mar. 2021.  [AGIL was a collaborator on genetic evaluation of feed saved]
    - Geiger, C.  More feed-efficient cows are on the way . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, May 13. 2021.
    - GEM welcomes new chair, members . CDCB Connection Special Edition, Apr. 2021.  [AGIL scientist Paul VanRaden represents USDA on the CDCB Genetic Evaluation Methods Committee]
    - Genomics: Ushering in a cattle breeding revolution . Jersey Journal 68(7):18–20, 22. 2021.
    - Gilles, M.  This farmer's best cows are "margin" cows . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, July 12. 2021.  [AGIL developed the net merit index and continues research for updates]
    - Gilles, M.  Three genetic traits debut in August proofs . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, July 8. 2021.  [AGIL conducted the research for evaluation of early first calving and heifer livability and collaborated on the research for evaluation of feed efficiency]
    - Gilles, M.  We need to have a multi-trait mindset . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, July 15. 2021.  [AGIL developed the net merit index and continues research for updates]
    - Golombeski, A.  The cost of delaying first calving . Hubbard Feeds, Mar. 23. 2021.  [AGIL conducted the USDA research on optimal age at first calving for maximizing production]
    - Haplotype calls for Ayrshire curly calf syndrome . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2021.
    - Hastings, J.  CDCB to keep feed efficiency – Feed Saved trait independent in April genetic evaluations . DairyBusiness, DHIA, News, Jan. 29. 2021.
    - Hastings, J.  CDCB's Joao Durr on the new formula for Lifetime Net Merit genetic index . DairyBusiness, July 21. 2021.  Also published as:
    DairyBusiness update
. YouTube video [16:48]. Dairy Business, July 21. 2021.
*Dairy Business* interviews João Dürr
. CDCB Connection, Aug. 2021.

    - Hastings, J.  National DHIA holds annual meeting virtually . DairyBusiness, Magazine, Apr. 1. 2021.
    - Hunt, M.  Feed efficiency indexes – which one will you use?  The Bullvine, Feature Article, Aug. 6. 2021.  [AGIL was a collaborator on genetic evaluation of feed saved and developed the net merit index]
    - Jersey jargon: Jersey neuropathy splayed forelimbs (JNS) discovered . Jersey Journal 68(1):92. 2021.
    - Jersey neuropathy rising in recent years [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 166:434. 2021.
    - McWhorter, T., and D. Norman. Seeking data to select beef sires. Hoard's Dairyman 166:155. 2021.
    - Natzke, D.  In Focus: Management, genetics boost milk quality . Progressive Dairy, Topics, Management, May 7. 2021.  Also published as:
    Progressive Dairy 35(8):20–21. 2021.

    - NDHIA hosts 56th annual meeting and leadership session . CDCB Connection, Apr. 2021.
    - Net merit $: Resources available . CDCB Connection, June. 2021.  Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, July.
. 2021.

    - Net merit improved to maximize cow profitability . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2021.  Also published as:
    The Bullvine, News, Aug. 18
. 2021.

    - Net Merit revisions coming in August 2021 . The Bullvine, News, July 7. 2021.
    - Net merit to be updated in August . CDCB Connection Special Edition, Apr. 2021.  [AGIL conducted the research for the net merit changes]  Also published as:
    Geiger, C. 
New Net Merit index to be unveiled in August
. Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Apr. 29.
The Bullvine, Apr. 29
. 2021.
Net Merit Index to be updated in August
. Progressive Dairy, Industry News, Apr. 30. 2021.

    - New policy for 2022: Adding genomically-discovered MGS, MGGS to pedigrees . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2021.  [AGIL developed the ancestor discovery methodology]
    - Nicolazzi, E.  Genomics drives new trait development . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Apr. 2. 2021.  [AGIL is a collaborator on genetic evaluation of new traits]
    - Nicolazzi, E., G. Jansen, J.P. Nani, and P. VanRaden.  Scaling of genomic inbreeding . CDCB, News, Apr. 9. 2021.   Also published as:
    Changes to scaling of genomic inbreeding
. CDCB Connection, Apr. 2021.
Changes to scaling of genomic inbreeding
. The Bullvine, Apr. 12. 2021.

    - Payne, B. Executive Director's column ... [curly calf syndrome]. The Angle, 4(5):6, 50. 2021.
    - Resources on net merit 2021 . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2021.
    - Schmitt, J.  The right milk for the region . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, July 12. 2021.  [AGIL developed the net merit, fluid merit, and cheese merit indices and continues research for updates]
    - U of Georgia, CDCB and AGIL collaborate on evaluation methods . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2021.
    - USDA AGIL welcomes Asha Miles . CDCB Connection, Mar. 2021.
    - USDA seeking animal research geneticist . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2021.
    - Vieira, L.  Como os Estados Unidos antingirarm sucesso na pecuária leiteira?  [How did the United States achieve success in dairy cattle? – interview with João Dürr]. Girolando 127:14–16. 2021.
    - We have new tools to breed cows . Moderator: C. Geiger; panelists: J. Dürr, C. Dechow, L. Holterman, and C. Wolf. Hoard's Dairyman, DairyLivestream, July 8. 2021.  [AGIL conducted the research for evaluation of early first calving and heifer livability and collaborated on the research for evaluation of feed efficiency]
    - What are we breeding for, and who decides?  American Dairy Science Association/Elsevier news release, Mar. 23. 2021.   Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Apr.
 2021.
The Bullvine, Apr. 12
. 2021.

    - What's new for August? . CDCB Connection, July. 2021.

### 2020

    - 4 million genotypes!  CDCB Connection, Mar. 2020.    Also published as:
    DairyBusiness News Team DP. 
4 million genotypes announced by CDCB
. DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, Mar. 10. 2020.

    - 2020 Recognition Week kickoff video . YouTube video [4:41]. USDA-ARS, Sept. 14. 2020.
    - A case for genotyping [editorial]. Jersey Journal 67(12):17. 2020.
    - A new undesirable genetic factor in Jerseys [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 165:732. 2020.  [AGIL discovered the JNS haplotype]
    - A procedure to better account for inbreeding implemented in August . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Allen, K.  Saving feed saves money . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Nov. 16. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on genetic evaluation of feed saved]
    - Alward, K.  Associations of selection indexes with phenotypic traits, beef on dairy and future of genetics . ADSA Dair-e-News, June 25. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on genetic evaluation of Jersey health traits]
    - August 2020 calving traits will reflect lower breed averages . CDCB Connection, June. 2020.
    - Basiel, B.  Genetic evaluations are all about the future . ADSA Dair-e-News, June 24. 2020.
    - Beef-on-dairy study published in JDS . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2020.
    - Breed for feed efficiency: Feed saved . CDCB Connection, Dec. 2020.
    - Calving ease improvements: August 2020. Webinar by CDCB and USDA AGIL . YouTube video [1:05:08]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, July 17. 2020.
    - Calving trait changes coming this month [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 165:214. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Calving trait resources . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2020.
    - Career opportunity at USDA AGIL . CDCB Connection, July. 2020.
    - CDCB, AGIL scientists, interns present at ADSA . CDCB Connection, July. 2020.
    - CDCB annual meeting - register today!  CDCB Connection, Oct. 2020.
    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (April 2020) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Mar. 5. 2020.  Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, April
. 2020.
DairyBusiness
, Magazine, Apr. 17. 2020.

    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (August 2020) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, July 7. 2020.  Also published as:
    National DHIA. 
CDCB shares August evaluation system changes
. DairyBusiness, TheWeekly, Aug. 26. 2020.

    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (December 2020) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Nov. 9. 2020.  Also published as:
    Feed Saved and Heifer Livability provide additional measures to help fine-tune Holstein progress. Sire Summaries (Holstein Association USA's Red Book), December 2020, inside front cover. 2020.

    - CDCB industry meeting: Focus on genetics, sustainability of feed efficiency . Progressive Dairy, Industry News, Oct. 15. 2020.
    - CDCB meeting Nov. 2 to focus on feed saved . CDCB Connection, Oct. special edition. 2020.
    - CEO comments, including heifer livability trait, by Joao Durr, CDCB Industry Meeting, Nov 2, 2020 . YouTube video [1:05:08]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, July 17. 2020.
    - CDCB provides details on the changes to the evaluation system for December 2020 . The Bullvine, News, Nov. 10. 2020.
    - Cole, J.B., S.A.E. Eaglen, T.J. Lawlor, and E.L. Nicolazzi.  August 2020 calving traits will reflect lower breed averages . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, June 3. 2020.    Also published as:
    The Bullvine, June 10
. 2020.
A reset on calving ease
. Hoard's Dairyman, All Articles, Features, June 18. 2020.
A reset on calving ease. Hoard's Dairyman 165:392. 2020.
DairyBusiness News Team DP. 
DairyBusiness, Magazine, July 6
. 2020.
August genetic evaluations: Significant changes for calving traits
. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Newsletter, Featured Column, Aug. 2020.
Progressive Dairy 34(13):47–49
. 2020.
Progressive Dairy, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Aug. 7
. 2020.
Durr, J. 
A reset on calving ease
. Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Aug. 10. 2020.
The Pulse, Summer, p. 10
. 2020.

    - Connecting with team CDCB and AGIL . CDCB Connection, July. 2020.
    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Activity Report Oct19/Sep2020 . 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Dairy feed intake, feed efficiency and social responsibility - panel discussion . YouTube video [43:46]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, June 12. 2020.
    - DCRC collaborates with CDCB for October 2 webinar . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Sept. 17. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on adjustment of the calving ease evaluation system and evaluations for feed efficiency]
    - DCRC, CDCB present webinar on calving, feed saved . CDCB Connection, Oct. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on adjustment of the calving ease evaluation system and evaluations for feed efficiency]
    - DCRC webinar on genetics of calving, feed efficiency . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2020.   [AGIL was a collaborator on adjustment of the calving ease evaluation system and evaluations for feed efficiency]
    - December 2020 evaluation changes . CDCB Connection, Dec. 2020.
    - December 2020: Summary of all evaluation changes . CDCB Connection, Nov. 2020.
    - Dechow, C. Calving ease evaluations shifted in April. Hoard's Dairyman 165:330. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on adjustment of the calving ease evaluation system]
    - Dechow, C. Direct selection for feed efficiency is now possible. Hoard's Dairyman 165:725. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on genetic evaluation of the new trait "Feed Saved"]
    - Dickrell, J.  August Holstein calving traits will be vastly different . Dairy Herd Management, News, July 1. 2020.
    - Dickrell, J.  Genetic base change coming in April . Dairy Herd Management, News, Feb. 10. 2020.   Also published as:
    Dairy Herd Management 57(3):34
. 2020.

    - Dickrell, J.  Heifer livability genetic evaluations coming in December . Dairy Herd Management, Management Resources, Animal Health, Oct. 8. 2020.
    - Dickrell, J.  Jersey sire evaluations to include health traits in April . Dairy Herd Management, News, Jan. 14. 2020.
    - Durr, J.  Feed Saved trait can vary 1,600 pounds . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Dec. 28. 2020.
    - Dürr, J.  April's genetic evaluations have many updates . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Mar. 16. 2020.
    - Dürr, J.  Connecting with João Dürr . CDCB Connection, June. 2020.
    - Eaglen, S. The April 2020 genetic evaluation – a summary of the changes. Progressive Dairy 34(7):54–56. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on evaluation changes]  Also published as:        - Progressive Dairy, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Apr. 17 . 2020. 
    - Eaglen, S.A.E., and J.B. Cole.  What's going on with calving ease?  Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, May. 2020.   Also published as:        - National Association of Animal Breeders, News, May 7 . 2020.
      - The Bullvine, News, May 11 . 2020.
      - Progressive Dairy, Topics, A.I & Breeding, May 14 . 2020.
      - DairyBusiness, Magazine, May 18 . 2020. 
    - Egan, K.  Mixed breed bulls maximizing efficiency and more . Progressive Dairy, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, July 13. 2020.   Also published as:        - Progressive Dairy 35(1)44. 2021. 
    - Exciting changes coming with April evaluations  [editorial]. Jersey Journal 67(3):17. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on evaluation changes]
    - Faust, M.  Calving traits 2.0 – Reevaluating your dairy’s strategy for calving traits . DairyBusiness, Magazine, Sept. 4, 2020.
    - Faust, M.  Highlights from the American Dairy Science Association virtual annual meeting 2020 . DairyBusiness, Magazine, Sept. 4. 2020.
    - Feed saved launched at CDCB industry meeting . CDCB Connection, Nov. 2020.
    - Feed saved methodology, by Paul VanRaden, Ph.D., at 2020 CDCB Industry Meeting on Nov 2, 2020 . YouTube video [16:02]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, Nov. 3. 2020.
    - Feed saved results, by Kristen Parker Gaddis, Ph.D., at 2020 CDCB Industry Meeting on Nov 2, 2020 . YouTube video [17:11]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, Nov. 3. 2020.
    - Feed saved trait: New in December! . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2020.
    - Fox, M. Mature cows: sustainability at its best. Hoard's Dairyman 165:374. 2020.  [AIPL research used in Table 2]
    - Geiger, C.  A little bull list shuffle this August . Hoard's Dairyman, Bull List, Aug. 14. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on evaluation changes]
    - Geiger, C.  Changes come with April 2020 sire summaries . Hoard's Dairyman, Bull List, Apr. 10. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on improvements to calving ease evaluations and inbreeding estimates]
    - Genetics of feed efficiency, by Kent Weigel, Ph.D., at 2020 CDCB Industry Meeting on Nov 2, 2020 . YouTube video [13:46]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, Nov. 3. 2020.
    - Genomic selection helps improve dairy cattle fertility, speed of genetic improvement . Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council, Newsletter, Featured Column, Dec. 2020.   Also published as:        - Progressive Dairy 35(1)42. 2021. 
    - Genomic selection in dairy cows creates opportunities not possible with traditional selection . Elsevier press release, Research and Journals, May 18. 2020.  [AGIL developed and released the first U.S. national genomic evaluations ]   Also published as:        - ADSA Dair-*e*-News , May 18. 2020.
      - Genomic progress in dairy science . Technology Networks, News, May 19. 2020.
      - Genomic selection in cows creates opportunities . DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, DHIA, News, May 22. 2020.
      - June JDS highlights genetic progress . CDCB Connection, June. 2020. 
    - Hastings, J.  Breeding the right kind of cow is key to dairy profitability  [interview with Lloyd Holterman, WI]. DairyVoice.com, episode 18, May 14. 2020.  [AGIL researchers mentioned at 28:04]
    - Hastings, J.  DairyBusiness Update with Joao Durr of the CDCB on new evaluations for feed efficiency and information about dairy’s sustainability . DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, Oct. 8. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator on evaluations for feed efficiency]
    - Heifer livability for Holstein and Jersey  CDCB Connection, Dec. 2020.  [AGIL conducted the research for genetic evaluation of heifer livability] 
    - Heifer livability: New trait in December!  CDCB Connection, Oct. 2020.  [AGIL conducted the research for genetic evaluation of heifer livability] 
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff.  Editorial: A genetics story that consumers should hear . Hoard's Dairyman, All Articles, Features, Mar. 10. 2020.   Also published as:        - Hoard's Dairyman 165:154. 2020. 
    - Holstein and Jersey type traits see changes in April [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 165:214. 2020.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - In memoriam [Dr. Ronald Dean Plowman] . CDCB Connection, Feb. 2020.
    - Industry, universities collaborate to identify mastitis resistance . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2020.
    - Jersey neuropathy with splayed forelimbs (JNS). Jersey Journal 67(12):25–26. 2020.  [AGIL discovered the JNS haplotype]
    - Joint Israeli-US team recognized by BARD . CDCB Connection, Oct. 2020.
    - Krymowski, J.  New Feed Saved trait could improve dairy sustainability and profitability . Progressive Dairy, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Nov. 9. 2020.   Also published as:        - Progressive Dairy 35(1):35. 2021. 
    - NAAB holds 74th meeting, announces peer awards . CDCB Connection, Oct. 2020.  [John Cole won the NAAB Research Award]
    - National Association of Animal Breeders announces 2020 peer award recipients . National Association of Animal Breeders, News, Oct. 5. 2020.  [John Cole won the NAAB Research Award]
    - Net merit: Changes in trait weightings for August . CDCB Connection, July. 2020.  [AGIL conducted the research for the net merit changes]   Also published as:
    Net merit: Changes in trait weightings
. CDCB Connection, Aug. 2020.

    - New haplotype identified in Jersey breed . CDCB Connections, Dec. 2020.  [AGIL discovered the JNS haplotype]
    - New undesirable genetic factor identified in Jersey breed . Progressive Dairy 34(20):7–8. 2020.  [AGIL discovered the JNS haplotype]
    - Nicolazzi, E.L., and K.L. Parker Gaddis.  Genetic impacts on calving, feed efficiency . YouTube video [50:05]. Ask the Experts, Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council/Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, Oct. 6. 2020.
    - Norman, H.D., M. Neupane, and P. VanRaden.  Coming soon: Genetic evaluations for heifer livability . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, Oct. 5. 2020.
    - Norman, H.D., P. VanRaden, and G. Wiggans.  April 2020: Genetic base change . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Feb. 7. 2020.  [Link is to revised version released on Feb. 21, 2020]   Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Special Edition, Feb
. 2020.
DairyBusiness, Magazine, Feb. 17
. 2020.
CDCB Connection, Feb.
 2020.
CDCB Connection, Mar.
 2020.
April 2020 sire summary base change. The Angle 3(3):31. 2020.

    - Panel Q&A on new feed saved trait at 2020 CDCB Industry meeting on Nov 2, 2020 . YouTube video [14:41]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, Nov. 3. 2020.
    - Parker Gaddis, K.  Genetic tool for feed efficiency coming in December . Progressive Dairy 34(18):62–63. 2020.
    - Parker Gaddis, K.  Learn more about the new trait “Feed Saved” . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Oct. 26. 2020.
    - Preview of feed efficiency genetic evaluations, Paul Vanraden (2019) . YouTube video [27:08]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, June 12. 2020.
    - Ravindran, S.  Developing a better cattle reference genome .  SPLASH!  milk science update, July. 2020.  Also published as:
    A better cattle reference genome
. California Dairy 30(7):8–10. 2021.

    - Sandeen, A.  Beef on dairy genetics . DairyBusiness, DHIA, Dec. 4. 2020.  [AGIL staff (Jana Hutchison, John Cole, Gary Fok, and Paul VanRaden) were coauthors of a paper cited in the article]
    - Schneider, S.  A more than meaningful question: How much inbreeding can the breed tolerate?  Holstein International 26(10):10–11. 2020.
    - Stevenson, J.  Genomics: Better pregnancy rates with more milk . Hoard's Dairyman, All Articles, Features, Mar. 27. 2020.  [AIP developed daughter pregnancy rate genomic evaluations]  Also published as:
    Hoard's Dairyman 165:226. 2020.

    - The future of phenomics in dairy cattle breeding . National Association of Animal Breeders, News, Apr. 13. 2020.  [AGIL scientist (John Cole) was senior author of the paper cited in the article]
    - University of Wisconsin-Madison Dairy Brain's Coordinated Innovation Network (CIN).  Farming out data-driven decisions . Hoard's Dairyman 165:185. 2020.
    - U.S., Canadian collaboration in hoof health data . CDCB Connection, Oct. 2020.
    - USDA AGIL hiring research geneticist . CDCB Connection, Special Edition, Sept. 2020.  Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Oct
. 2020.

    - USDA, ARS.  Agricultural Research Service 2019 Report on Science . Washington, DC. 2020. [AGIL research on crossbred evaluation cited]
    - VanRaden inducted into ARS Science Hall of Fame . CDCB Connection, Special Edition, Sept. 2020.   Also published as:
    ICYMI: VanRaden inducted into Hall of Fame
. CDCB Connection, Oct. 2020.

    - VanRaden inducted into ARS Science Hall of Fame. Jersey Journal 67(11):14. 2020.
    - VanRaden inducted into JDS Club 100 . CDCB Connection, July. 2020.
    - VanRaden inducted into USDA Hall of Fame . CDCB Connection, In the News, Feb. 2020.
    - Watters, S.  Researchers will take a big data approach to finding genes that may confer mastitis resistance in this new USDA grant . University of Maryland, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, News, Sept. 8. 2020.  Also published as:
    Genetic data to be mined to identify mastitis resistance
. Feedstuffs, Nutrition & Health, Sept. 9. 2020.

    - What's going on with calving ease?  CDCB Connection, May. 2020.

### 2019

    - ADSA highlights 10 years of genomic selection . CDCB Connection, July. 2019. [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - ADSA symposium highlights 10 years of genomic selection . CDCB Connection, June. 2019.
    - Bechtel, W.  $2 million granted to Michigan State for dairy feed efficiency study . Dairy Herd Management, Veterinary Research, May 30. 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Bierma, J. News explosion at the US convention & conference. Holstein International 26(8):57. 2019.  [3 AGIL (John Cole) quotes in sidebar] 
    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (April 2019) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Mar. 12. 2019.
    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (August 2019) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, July 11. 2019.   Also published as:
    August evaluations: What's New?
. CDCB Connection, July. 2019.

    August evaluations: What's New?
. CDCB Connection, Aug. 2019.

    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (December 2019) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Nov. 5. 2019.   Also published as:
    December 2019: Changes to evaluation system
. CDCB Connection, Nov. 2019.

    Changes come alongside December genetic evaluations
. Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Nov. 25. 2019.

    - CDCB hires Lillian Bacheller . CDCB Connection, July. 2019.
    - CDCB hosts 150 genetic enthusiasts at Reno meeting . CDCB Connection, Mar. 2019.
    - CDCB invests in feed intake research, data collection (May 23, 2019) . CDCB Connection, June. 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]    Also published as:
    CDCB, FFAR invest in feed intake research, data collection
. Hoard's Dairyman, Industry Buzz, May 28. 2019.

    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Activity Report Oct18/Sep19 . 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - DairyBusiness News Team DP.  Novel dairy cattle breeding method increases genetic selection efficiency . DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, July 5. 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Dalton, J.C.  Genomics provides clues to improving fertility . Dairy Herd Management, News, July 15. 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]  Also published as:
    Bovine Veterinarian, July 15. 2019.

    - DB News Brianna.  First meeting of Producer Advisory Committee . DairyBusiness, DHIA, News. Dec. 26. 2019.
    - Dechow, C. Genomic updates provide cleaner evaluations. Hoard's Dairyman 164:263. 2019.  [AGIL developed crossbred genomic evaluations]
    - Dechow, C. The genetic super cow has yet to be defined. Hoard's Dairyman 164:632. 2019.  [AGIL developed the net merit indexes described in the article]
    - Dechow, C. The genetic super cow isn't in sight. Hoard's Dairyman 164:574. 2019.  [AGIL scientists (John Cole and Paul VanRaden) authored the paper cited in the article]   Also published as:
    Holstein Association USA. 2019 National Genetics Conference 
video
 and 
slides
, Aug. 8. 2019.

    - Dechow, C.  We improved the genome map for cattle . Hoard's Dairyman 164:42–43. 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Dickrell, J.  Sire evaluations for feed efficiency to be released in 2020 . Dairy Herd Management, News, Nov. 26. 2019.
    - Dickrell, J.  Sire summaries tweaked for fertility traits . Dairy Herd Management, News, Aug. 13. 2019
    - Dürr, J.  Priorities for 2019: Great expitsectations . CDCB Connection, Jan. 2019.
    - Eaglen, S.  April 2019 proofs review: 10 years of genomics, current genetic trends and what new traits mean for you . Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Apr. 25. 2019.  [AGIL developed and released the first U.S. national genomic evaluations and developed crossbred genomic evaluations]
    - Faust, M. Mixed breed or single breed – genomic evaluation results for the entire herd. DairyBusiness, Magazine, May 20. 2019.
    - Faust, M.  The 10-year anniversary of genomic evaluations . DairyBusiness, Magazine, Sept. 16. 2019.
    - Fertility evaluations corrected in August proof [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 164:448. 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Fertility evaluations in April 2019 . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Mar. 29. 2019.   Also published as:
    Fertility evaluations for April
. CDCB Connection, Apr. 2019.

    - Geiger, C.  Cow fertility has shifted . Hoard's Dairyman, Bull List, Apr. 5. 2019.
    - Genetics of feed efficiency . CDCB Connection, Oct. 2019.   Also published as:
    Hastings, J. 
Genetics of dairy feed efficiency
. DairyBusiness, Magazine, Oct. 21. 2019

    - Genomic legacy: What have we achieved in the genomic revolution? - Paul VanRaden, PhD . YouTube video [31:49]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, Sept. 5. 2020
    - Genomics & dairy cow fertility . Washington State University, Veterinary Medicine Extension, Research Projects. 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Hastings, J.  Joao Durr on the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding informational session at World Dairy Expo . DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, Sept. 19. 2019.
    - Inversie, B.  Choosing the index that meets your dairy's needs . Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Mar. 21. 2019.
    - Klemczewski, C.  FFAR awards MSU grant to decrease feed costs for milk production . Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, News, May 21. 2019.  [AGIL was a collaborator]   Also published as:
     CDCB Connection, June
. 2019.

    - Larmer, S.  Health traits: What are your options?  Progressive Dairyman 33(18):76–77. 2019.  Also published as:
    Progressive Dairy, A.I. & Breeding, Nov. 6
. 2019.

    - Maday, J.  USDA blueprint sets goals for animal genome research . Bovine Veterinarian, May 24. 2019.  [Illustration is an AGIL graph]
    - Marj Faust talks about genetic evaluations for crossbred animals . DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, News,  Video , Apr. 25. 2019.  [AGIL developed crossbred genomic evaluations]
    - Montgomery, M.  Paul VanRaden receives Zinpro Award for Excellence in Dairy Science . American Dairy Science press release, July 26. 2019.
    - New haplotype impacting fertility reported in December 2018. The Pulse, Winter, p. 9. 2019.  [AGIL conducted the research on HH6 incidence in U.S. Holsteins]
    - Norman, H.D. Are you relying on the best sources for genetic information? CDCB Connection, Jan. 2019.   Also published as:
    DairyBusiness, Magazine, Jan. 21. 2019.

    Holstein World 115(2):83. 2019.

    - Norman, D.  Keep reproductive evaluations accurate . CDCB Connection, June. 2019.
    - Norman, H.D., and J. Hutchison.  New trait: Early first calving . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Mar. 2019.   Also published as:
    Genetic evaluations for early first calving
. CDCB Connection, Mar. 2019.

    Genetic evaluations for early first calving
. CDCB Connection, Apr. 2019.

    - Norman, H.D., and E. Nicolazzi.  CDCB changes coming in the fertility evaluations . CDCB Connection: Special Edition, Aug. 8. 2019.   Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Aug
. 2019.

    - O'Hagan, M.  From two bulls, 9 million dairy cows . Undark, News & Features, June 19. 2019.  [AGIL developed the lifetime net merit index]   Also published as:
    Scientific American, The Sciences, June 20
. 2019.
The way we breed cows is setting them up for extinction
. The Bullvine, News, Feb. 8. 2021.

    - Panel: What future advancements do we envision through genomics?  YouTube video [49:05]. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, Sept. 5. 2019.
    - Peñagaricano, F., and J.E. Santos.  Developing genomic tools for improving feed efficiency . DairyBusiness, Magazine, Sept. 16. 2019.
    - Savage, D.  Longevity: What is the basis behind expected lifetime predictions?  Holstein International 26(9):60–61. 2019.
    - Savage, D. Selecting for feed efficiency: Economic savings and reduced green-house gas emissions. Holstein International 26(10):56–57. 2019.
    - Savage, D.  TPI and Net Merit: Do you know exactly what they include?  Holstein International 26(1):48–49. 2019.  [AGIL developed net merit indexes and their updates]   Update:
    NM update. Holstein International 26(3):64. 2019.

    - Stevenson, J. By most measures, fertility has improved. Hoard's Dairyman 163:295. 2019.
    - Tackling challenges  [editorial]. Jersey Journal 66(4):17. 2019.  [AGIL conducted the research for development of breed base representation and multibreed genomic evaluations]
    - The 2019 American Dairy Science Association Award recipients [Hoard's has heard  ... ]. Hoard's Dairyman 163:532. 2019.
    - U.S. dairy breeding programs were highly visible at several other June industry events . CDCB Connection, July. 2019.
    - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.  Agricultural Research Service 2018 Report on Science . Washington, D.C. 2019.  [AGIL developed net merit indexes that include health traits]
    - USDA announces vision for animal genomics . CDCB Connection, May. 2019.   Also published as:
     CDCB Connection, June
. 2019.

    - USDA seeking research leader . CDCB Connection, July. 2019.
    - VanRaden receives Zinpro Award for Excellence . CDCB Connection, July. 2019.
    - Visionary speakers set the stage . CDCB Connection: Reno Ed., Jan. 2019.   Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Feb.
 2019.

    - Wiggans, G., and E. Nicolazzi.  CDCB extends genomic evaluations to crossbreds . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Mar. 11. 2019.   Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Mar.
 2019.
 CDCB Connection, Apr.
 2019.

    - Yager, A.  The truth about inbreeding in dairy cattle . Hoard's Dairyman 164:620–621. 2019.

### 2018

    - 2018 Net Merit$, frequently asked questions . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2018.
    - Achen, C. Using genomics to improve fertility. Hoard's Dairyman 163:369. 2018.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - AGIL colleagues in the news . CDCB Connection, May. 2018.
    - All-breed system extended to genomic evaluations . CDCB Connection, Special Edition, April. 2018.
    - ARS administrators visit CDCB . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2018.
    - August evaluation changes . CDCB Connection, July. 2018.  [AGIL conducted the research to improve August 2018 genetic evaluations]
    - August preview: 2018 Net Merit$ . CDCB Connection, June 2018.
    - Bjelland, D.  ADSA annual meeting reveals exciting advances in dairy cattle reproduction . Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Sept. 11. 2018.  ["The genetic reliability of feed efficiency" presented by John Cole]    Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 32(15):67–68. 2018.

    - Boylen, K.  Age at first calving to be added to Net Merit Index . Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Nov. 12. 2018.
    - CDCB and USDA extend data, R&D agreement . CDCB Connection, Jan. 2018.
    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (April 2018) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Mar. 7. 2018.
    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (August 2018) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, July 12. 2018.
    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (December 2018) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Nov. 14. 2018.
    -  CDCB health traits included in Net Merit $ . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News Release, Aug. 8. 2018.
    - Coffeen, P.  A more heat-tolerant Holstein is on the way . Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Feb. 20. 2018.  [AGIL was a collaborator]    Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 32(7):42–43. 2018.

    - Coffeen, P.  Net Merit: Changes are coming to August evaluations   Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, July 11. 2018.   Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 32(12):52–53. 2018.

    - Connecting with Paul VanRaden . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2018.
    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Activity Report Sep17/Oct18 . 2018. [AGIL was a collaborator]  
    - Croatia hosts EAAP, Interbull Technical Workshop . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2018.
    - December 2018: Haplotype changes . CDCB Connection, Nov. 2018.  [AGIL conducted the research on haplotype distribution]
    - Dickrell, J.  Age-at-first calving to be added to net merit index . Dairy Herd Management, News, Oct. 11. 2018.
    - Dickrell, J.  August economic sire indexes to include six health traits . Dairy Herd Management, News, June 12. 2018.
    - Dickrell, J. Health traits to be included in Holstein net merit index in August. Dairy Herd Management, May 15. 2018.
    - Dickrell, J. Health traits will be in genetic indexes. Dairy Herd Management, Feb. 26. 2018.
    - Faust, M.  August 2018 CDCB sire summary and new lifetime net merit . DairyBusiness, Magazine, Aug. 4. 2018.  [AGIL improved and stabilized genetic evaluations for daughter pregnancy rate and cow conception rate and updated lifetime genetic-economic indexes]
    - Faust, M.  Genomics 2.0 - Collaboration delivers improvements for December 2018 evaluations and more . DairyBusiness, Magazine, Dec. 15. 2018.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Fertility: Addressing evaluation variability . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2018.  [AGIL improved and stabilized genetic evaluations for daughter pregnancy rate and cow conception rate]
    - Geiger, C.  What's new with the August sire rankings? Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Aug. 13. 2018.  [AGIL updated lifetime genetic-economic indexes]
    - Global data, genetic sectors converge at CDCB industry meeting . CDCB Connection, Oct. 2018   Also published as:
    DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, News, Oct. 9
. 2018.

    - Granitz, D. The golden journey. Guernsey Breeders' Journal 187(4):6, 28. 2018.  [AGIL conducted the study on Guernsey genomics]
    - Granitz, D. The golden journey. Guernsey Breeders' Journal 187(5):6, 17. 2018.  [AGIL conducted the study on Guernsey genomics]
    - Industry engaged through CDCB working groups . CDCB Connection, June 2018.
    - Key research projects nearing completion . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2018.
    - Information from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) regarding the April 2018 genetic evaluations. Holstein World 114(3):8.
    - Meyer, J.M. CEO's message: Genetic evaluations, founded through cooperation. The Pulse, Spring:4–5. 2018.
    - National DHIA addresses data technologies, challenges and opportunities . DairyBusiness, News, Mar. 23. 2018.
    - National DHIA looks at big data . DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, Mar. 13. 2018.
    - Net Merit $ index updated to include health traits [Organization News]. Progressive Dairyman 32(15):99. 2018.  [AGIL updated lifetime genetic-economic indexes]
    - Net merit $ now includes health traits . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2018.  [AGIL updated lifetime genetic-economic indexes]
    - New haplotype affects fertility [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 163:712. 2018.  [AGIL conducted the research on HH6 incidence in U.S. Holsteins]
    - New reference genome assembly in use at CDCB . CDCB Connection, Nov. 2018.
    - Norman, H.D.  Select genetic index that considers most heritable traits with economic value . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Dec. 2018.   Also published as:
    Select a genetic index that considers most heritable traits with economic value
. CDCB Connection, Dec. 2018.

    - Parker Gaddis, K. Genetic evaluations for disease resistance are here. Hoard's Dairyman 163:181. 2018.    Also published as:
    Hoard's Dairyman, Features, Mar. 25
. 2018.

    - Postdoc openings at USDA AGIL . CDCB Connection, Dec. 2018.
    - Procedural changes to weekly, monthly evaluations . CDCB Connection, June 2018.
    - Resources: 2018 net merit $ . CDCB Connection, July. 2018.
    - Progress requires change . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Nov. 30. 2018.   Also published as:
    CDCB Connection, Dec.
 2018.

    - Sattler, J.  National DHIA presents Outstanding Service Award to John Cole . National Dairy Herd Information Association, press release, Mar. 12. 2018.  Also published as:
    Bechtel, W. 
DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, Mar. 12
. 2018.

    - Savage, D.  10 Years of revolution: Paul VanRaden looks at the evolution of genomics . Holstein International 25(8):16–17. 2018.
    - Smith, N.  Data flow needs to increase for health traits . USJersey, AJCA-NAJ-JMS, American Jersey Cattle Association, From the Executive Secretary's Desk, Commentary, Nov. 2018.
    - Speaker updates for WJCB events. Jersey Journal 6(6):58. 2018.
    - This Week in Dairy News March 9 . DairyBusiness, All Breeds Blog, video, Mar. 9. 2018.  [Joel Hastings interviews João Dürr, CEO, CDCB]
    - U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.  Scientific Discoveries, the Impact of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Research – Fiscal Year 2017 . Washington, D.C. 2018.  [AGIL research contributed to breeding healthier dairy cattle]
    - USDA AGIL seeking animal scientist, postdocs . CDCB Connection, Nov. 2018.
    - Van Eenennaam, A.L., and M.L. Mueller.  Use of gene editing to introduce the polled trait into elite germplasm . Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, June 4. 2018.

### 2017

    - A win–win–win [editorial]. Jersey Journal 64(11):17.  [AGIL conducted the study on age at first calving]
    - April genetic index changes [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 162:272. 2017.
    - Brazil, M.  Advancing connections between genomics and fertility . Progressive Dairyman 31(4):100–101. 2017.  [AGIL was a collaborator]    Also published as:
    Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Feb. 24
. 2017.

    - CDCB changes to evaluation system (December 2017) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Nov. 8. 2017.    Also published as:
    DairyBusiness, News, Nov. 8. 2017.

    - Changes in genetic correlation estimates [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 162:123. 2017.
    - Changes to evaluation system (April 2017) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, News, Mar. 17. 2017.   Also published as:
    Proposed changes to evaluation system (April 2017). DairyBusiness & HolsteinWorld, Mar. 20. 2017.

    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Activity Report Oct16/Sep17 . 2017.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - December genetic evaluation changes . CDCB Connection, Nov. 2017.
    - Dechow, D. Genetic selection should consider all stages of life. Hoard's Dairyman 162:343. 2017.
    - Dechow, C. Gestation length evaluations are now available. Hoard's Dairyman 162:638. 2017.
    - Dechow, D. Livability and fat gain larger role in genetics. Hoard's Dairyman 162:298. 2017.
    - Dechow, C.  National health evaluations coming for Holsteins . Hoard's Dairyman 162:761. 2017.
    - De Vries, A., and F. Peñagaricano. Don't forget genetics when improving milk quality. Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction, Apr. 10. 2017.
    - Dickrell, J.  Estimate gestation length based on calf's sire . Dairy Herd Management 54(9):39. 2017.  [AGIL developed the gestation length evaluation released by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding]   Also published as:
    Dairy Herd Management, News, Magazine, Sept. 21
. 2017.

    - Dickrell, J. Health traits to become part of genetic indexes next year. Dairy Herd Management, News, Oct. 4. 2017.
    - Dickrell, J.  Using the cow livability index . Dairy Herd Management, News, Magazine, Feb. 2. 2017.  [AGIL developed the cow livability evaluation released by the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding]
    - Discover new dairy genetics: CDCB to introduce six new traits at World Dairy Expo . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, press release, Sept. 1. 2017.   Also published as:
    2017 CDCB industry meeting. DairyBusiness, News, Sept. 20. 2017.

    DairyBusiness, Sept. 4. 2017.

    Discover new dairy genetics at World Dairy Expo
. CDCB Connection, Sept. 2017.

    Hoard's Dairyman, Industry Buzz, Sept. 1
. 2017.

    - Drankhan, H.  Genetic mutation from one bull caused loss of 500,000 calves . Progressive Dairyman 31(4):41–42. 2017.   Also published as:
    Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Feb. 24
. 2017.

    - Gestation length added to sire evaluations [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 162:424. 2017.
    - Interbull meeting highlights . CDCB Connection, Sept. 2017.
    - Jersey jargon [Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding]. Jersey Journal 63(5):39. 2016.
    - Krymowski, J.  Is the future polled? The economic impacts of the alternative to dehorning . Progressive Dairyman, July 13. 2017.   Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 31(14):39–40
. 2017.

    -  Large crowd at CDCB meeting in Madison . CDCB Connection, Oct. 2017.
    - Lee, C.C.  More than feed . Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction, June 8. 2017.
    - Moore, D., and J. Dalton. The genomics of fertility and health traits. Dairy Herd Mangement, Reproduction, Jan. 11. 2017.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Moore, D., and H. Neibergs.  Dairy genomics research update: New aspects of selection for health and fertility . Progressive Dairyman 31(14):44–45. 2017.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Natzke, D.  How selection for better health impacts dairy profitability . Progressive Dairyman, Topics, A.I. & Breeding, Dec. 29. 2017   Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 32(1):55
. 2018.

    - New dairy genetic evaluations released by CDCB . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, press release and What's New, Aug. 8. 2017.   Also published as:
    ADSA Dair-e-news, Aug. 14
. 2017.

    CDCB releases new info with August run [Black & White Briefs]. HolsteinWorld Exclusive 1(7):25–26. 2017.

    DairyBusiness, News, Aug. 8. 2017.

    - New trait – cow livability now available . Holstein Pulse, Winter:10–11. 2017.
    - Norman, D.  Gestation length: In-depth review . CDCB Connection, July. 2017.   Also published as:
    Coming in August: Gestation length evaluations. DairyBusiness, July 3. 2017.

    Coming in August: Gestation length evaluations
. Progressive Dairyman 31(12):95. 2017.

    - Paper makes JDS top 100 list . CDCB Connection, In the News, Aug. 2017.
    - Peñagaricano, F. Dairy sire selection for multiple traits. Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction, Mar. 27. 2017.
    - Regusci, E.  Genomic research could further boost fertility . Hoard's Dairyman Notebook, Jan. 4. 2017.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Regusci, E. Striving for healthier, more efficient cows. Hoard's Dairyman 162:544. 2017.
    - Research, JDS Club 100 celebrated at ADSA . CDCB Connection, July. 2017.
    - Research opportunities at AGIL . CDCB Connection, In the News, Aug. 2017.
    - Savage, D. Exchanging data to get more accurate genomic proofs on young bulls. Holstein International 24(3):34–35. 2017
    - Save-the-date: CDCB industry meeting . CDCB Connection, Aug. 2017.
    - The Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) annual meeting ... [Hoard's Has Heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 162:580. 2017.
    - Top 25 2017 . Progressive Dairyman, Industry News, Dec. 11. 2017.  [Article #17 is "Genetic Mutation from One Bull Caused Loss of 500,000 Calves" and includes an update by Paul VanRaden]
    - Two million genotypes in U.S. dairy database . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, press release and What's New, July 24. 2017.   Also published as:
    ADSA Dair-e-news, July 31
. 2017.

    DairyBusiness, News, July 24. 2017.

    Dairy Herd Management, Industry, July 24
. 2017.

    Progressive Dairyman 31(14):100
. 2017.

    te Plate-Church, A., and C. Bentley. Two million now genotyped. Hoard's Dairyman 162:527. 2017.

    Two million genotypes now in U.S. dairy databse
. CDCB Connection, Aug. 2017.

    - U.S. dairy database reaches 2 million genotypes [editorial]. Jersey Journal 64(9):17. 2017.
    - USDA.  Expanded national genomic evaluation service for dairy cattle . FY 2016 Annual Report on Technology Transfer. p. 194. 2017.
    - Wiggans, G.R. Forecasting the future of genomic selection. DairyBusiness, June 19. 2017.

### 2016

    - After two years of investments and preparation [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 161:64. 2016.
    - AJCA pedigree recording and registry status [breed base representation]. Jersey Journal 63(5):37–38. 2016.
    - AJCA pedigree recording and registry status [breed base representation]. Jersey Journal 63(8):43–44. 2016.
    - April changes . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Mar. 23. 2016.
    - Breed base representation in dairy animals. Jersey Journal 63(5):45. 2016.
    - Changes to evaluation system (August 2016) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, July 27. 2016.
    - Changes to evaluation system (December 2016) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Nov. 16. 2016.
    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Activity Report October 2015 to September 2016 . 2016.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Dechow, C. Cow livability trait joins genetic evaluations. Hoard's Dairyman 161:592. 2016.
    - Dechow, C. Do projected results match the real world? Hoard's Dairyman 161:49. 2016.
    - Dickrell, J.  Dairy cow livability measure added to genetic evaluations . Dairy Herd Management, News, Industry, Aug. 12. 2016.
    - Dürr, J.  CDCB adds new genetic trait in dairy cattle evaluations . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, press release, Aug. 12. 2016.   Also published as:
    Hoard's Dairyman, Industry Buzz, Aug. 16
. 2016.
Progressive Dairyman 30(15):130
. 2016.

    - Hanson, M.  Make the decision to treat (almost) obsolete . Dairy Herd Management News, Jan. 6. 2016.   Also published as:
    Dairy Herd Management 53(1):28. 2016.

    - Hastings, J. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding issues annual report. DairyBusiness 8(4):43. 2016.
    - Hill, S. Decisions, decisions. DairyBusiness & HolsteinWorld 8(5):10–11, 15. 2016.
    - Howard, L.  How a genetic mutation from 1 bull caused the loss of half a million calves worldwide . UC Davis, News, Food & Agriculture, Oct. 13. 2016.
    - June 2016 genomic changes. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, June 6. 2016.
    - Jersey jargon [Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding]. Jersey Journal 63(5):39. 2016.
    - Jersey jargon [cow livability genetic evaluations]. Jersey Journal 63(9):75. 2016.
    - Lawlor, T. Recombination–the making of new allele combinations. Holstein Pulse Winter:10–11. 2016.
    - Lee, K. Genetic selection for cow livability. Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction, Dec. 16. 2016.
    - Longevity advantage maintained as breed grows [editorial]. Jersey Journal 63(10):17. 2016.
    - Main, D.  One bull sired 14 percent of U.S. dairy cows. Buried in his genes, a deadly mutation . Newsweek, Tech & Science, Nov. 15, 10:30 am. 2016.
    - Neogen.  GeneSeek launches improved version of its low density genomic profiler . Genomic SNPettes 2016-1:1. 2016.
    - Norman, H.D., J. Wright, and P. VanRaden.  Genetic evaluation for cow livability . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Aug. 12. 2016.   Also published as:
    DairyBusiness & HolsteinWorld 8(9):58, 60, 63. 2016.

    - Rovai, M. Managing heat stress in dairy cows: Is genetic selection a solution? iGROW, Livestock, Dairy, June 9. 2016.  [AIP was a collaborator]  Also published as:
    Farms.com, Featured Content, June 7
. 2016.
Bovine Veterinarian, Advice and Tips, Animal Health, July 5. 2016
Dairy Herd Management, Advice and Tips, July 5
. 2016.
Heat stress in dairy cows: Is genetic selection a solution?
 SDSU Extension, Feb. 7. 2019. 
 [Update]

    - Savage, D. Haplotypes: Taking an appropriate response to genetic defects. Holstein International 23(6):10–11. 2016.
    - Type appraisal vital for breed advancement. Jersey Journal 63(7):18–20, 22–24, 26, 30. 2016.
    - Zhang, S.  The dairy industry lost $420 million from a flaw in a single bull . The Atlantic, Health, Oct. 31. 2016.

### 2015

    - Arthur, L., D. Nolan, and D.M. Amaral-Phillips.  Net merit: Investing in your dairy farm's genetics . Kentucky Dairy Notes, June. 2015.   Also published as:
    Dairy Herd Management 52(10):25. 2015.
Progressive Dairyman, Sept. 24
. 2015.

    - Blodgett, R. Comments from the industry experts on new updates about the HCD mutation haplotype. HolsteinWorld.com, All Breeds Blog, July 24. 2015.
    - Blodgett, R. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding meeting. HolsteinWorld.com, All Breeds Blog, Sept. 29. 2015.
    - CDCB & USDA changes to genetic evaluations. Holstein World 112(1):18. 2015.
    - CDCB meeting at Expo. Holstein World 112(11):13. 2015.
    - Changes to evaluation system (April 2015) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Mar. 17. 2015.
    - Changes to evaluation system (December 2015) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Oct. 20. 2015.
    - Cole, J.B. Feedback: Calving outcomes on dairy farms: We've been collecting data for decades. Dairy Herd Management News, Jan. 21. 2015.   Also published as:
    Dairy Herd Management Daily, Thurs., Jan. 22. 2015.
We've been collecting data for decades [excerpt as letter to the editor]. Dairy Herd Management 52(2):6. 2015.

    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding successfully completes transition of services from USDA. Holstein World News, Dec. 22. 2015.   Also published as:
    DairyBusiness News, Dec. 22. 2015.
Farm and Dairy Other News, Dec. 31
. 2015.
Hoard's Dairyman Industry Buzz, Jan. 4
. 2016.
Holstein World 113(1):8. 2016.
Jersey Journal 63(1):108. 2016.
Progressive Dairyman News, Dec. 28
. 2015.
The Weekly, Jan. 16, p. 16. 2016.

    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding.  Holstein genetic defect causes early calf loss . Dairy Herd Management, News, July 27. 2015.   Also published as:
    Latest haplotype traces to Maughlin Storm; calves live a few months. Dairy Herd Management News, July 28. 2015.
Holstein genetic defect that causes early calf loss discovered 
. Progressive Dairyman Industry News, Tues., July 28, 12:22 pm. 2015.

    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Activity Report January to September 2015 . 2015.  [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Dechow, C. My advice to incorporate new genetic traits. Hoard's Dairyman 160:388. 2015.
    - Dechow, C. We can identify infertile bulls faster. Hoard's Dairyman 160:128. 2015.
    - DPR (Daughter Pregnancy Rate) gets a rebirth. Farmshine, Jan. 2, 36(17):18. 2015.
    - Geiger, C.  Lethal gene can kill Holstein calves . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Aug. 3. 2015.
    - Holstein Association USA board holds meeting in Brattleboro . Hoard's Dairyman Industry Buzz, Apr. 2. 2015.
    - Holsteins make significant gains in fertility and health traits. Holstein Pulse Spring:9. 2015.
    - Jersey jargon [grazing merit and other indexes]. Jersey Journal 62(1):108. 2015.
    - Laser focus for breed growth [editorial]. Jersey Journal 62(6):17. 2015.
    - Lawlor, T. Fertility Index: One component in breeding a well-balanced cow. Holstein Pulse Winter:14–15. 2015.
    - Lee, K. We must work together to advance dairy genetics. Hoard's Dairyman 160:249. 2015.
    - Lenkaitis, S. A 5-year review of genomics: How growing application is driving genetic progress and new tools available for dairy producers. Holstein World 112(5):16, 18. 2015.
    - Neogen launches lower cost Igenity dairy genomic tests. Dairy Herd Management 52(7):45. 2015.
    - Santos, J.  Genomic selection for improved dairy cow fertility . Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Newsletter, Featured Column, April. 2015.
    - Simon, L. Genetics in the age of genomics. The Red Bloodlines 164:24. 2015.
    - Savage, D. 10 questions to João Dürr. Holstein International 23(3):71. 2016.
    - Smith, N. From the Executive Secretary's desk. USJersey ( www.usjersey.com ). 2015.   Also published as:
    Summary of November AJCA, NAJ board meetings. Jersey Journal 62(12):40, 43. 2015.

    - VandeHaar, M.  Improved feed efficiency on the horizon, thanks to genomic progress . Mich. State Univ. Ext., Dec. 5. 2015.   Also published as:
    Dairy Herd Management Daily, Wed., Dec. 9
. 2015.

    - VanRaden, P., and D. Null.  Holstein haplotype for cholesterol deficiency (HCD) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, July 27. 2015.

### 2014

    - Baden, M.V. Breeding by the numbers. Dairy Goat Journal 92(6):26–28. 2014.
    - Bauer, A.  Genetic base change on tap for December . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Oct. 13. 2014.
    - Bauer, A.  Weekly genomic evaluations on the way . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Oct. 20. 2014.
    - Brazil, M.  Genomic testing: Feeding the world with profitable cows . Progressive Dairyman 28(60):49. 2014.
    - Bred to respond [editorial]. Jersey Journal 61(11):17. 2014.
    - CDCB taking steps to grow dairy database. Jersey Journal 61(8):30, 34. 2014.
    - Changes to evaluation system (April 2014) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Mar. 20. 2014.
    - Changes to evaluation system (August 2014) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Aug. 7. 2014.
    - Changes to evaluation system (December 2014) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Oct. 3. 2014.
    - Changes to monthly genomic evaluations (January 2014) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Jan. 7. 2014.
    - Changes to monthly genomic evaluations (July 2014) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, June 30. 2014.
    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding meets. DairyBusiness Weekly, Aug. 13, p. 15. 2014.
    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding to hold open session. DairyBusiness Weekly, July 16, p. 27. 2014.
    - Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. CDCB introduces weekly genomic predictions and grazing index (updated 10/03/2014). Dairy Herd Management Daily, Mon., Oct. 6. 2014.
    - December 2014 U.S. dairy cattle evaluations include new index, base change . Hoard's Dairyman Industry Buzz Oct. 10. 2014.   Also published as:
    Jersey Journal 61(11):61. 2014.

    - December brings changes to genetic evaluations. Holstein World 111(9):74. 2014.
    - Dechow, C. Cattle may have more genetic variation than humans. Hoard's Dairyman 159:602. 2014.
    - Dechow, C. December's genetic evaluations will feature many changes. Hoard's Dairyman 159:691. 2014.
    - Dechow, C. Heritability assumptions are a balancing act. Hoard's Dairyman 159:553. 2014.
    - Dechow, C. Nearly all indexes received a face lift. Hoard's Dairyman 159:785. 2014.
    - Dechow, C. Why Net Merit might be the wrong index for you. Hoard's Dairyman 159:312. 2014.
    - Dorshorst, B. The other side of red: A new understanding of red genetics. The Red Bloodlines 156(summer):32–34. 2014.
    - Expert panel on genomics added to annual meeting schedule. Jersey Journal 61(6):88. 2014.
    - Fitness' weight in net merit to decrease. Holstein International 21(2):19. 2014.
    - Geiger, C.  Genetic bases and formulas to change Tuesday . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Dec. 1. 2014.
    - Geiger, C.  The genetic “Supercow” isn’t in sight . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Feb. 24. 2014.
    - Halladay, D.  Which breeds stay in herds longer?  Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Mar. 31. 2014.
    - Harmon, A. Using big data to revolutionize agriculture. iSGTW (International Science Grid This Week), Apr. 2. 2014.
    - Hastings, J. Dairy genetics conference highlights efficiency, the need for geneticists and genomics. DairyBusiness Weekly, Feb. 26, pp. 8–9. 2014.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff.  Breeding trouble-free cows . Hoard's Dairyman 159:200. 2014.
    - Industry gathers to discuss genomics. Jersey Journal 61(9):18, 20–22. 2014.
    - National DHIA.  Got genomic testing?  DairyBusiness East 6(10):30–31. 2014.   Also published as:
    Holstein World 111(10):112–113. 2014.

    - Net merit overhauled for December proofs [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 159:488. 2014.
    - New fertility traits in December 2014 lead to adjustment in TPI® formula; will be implemented in April 2015 . Hoard's Dairyman Industry Buzz, Dec. 23. 2014.   Also published as:
    Holstein Association USA. New fertility traits lead to TPI change in April 2015. Holstein World 112(1):20. 2015.

    - Norman, H.D., P. VanRaden, J. Cole, and J. Dürr. Revisions to lifetime merit indexes will be incorporated in the December 2014 evaluations. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding handout, Oct. 2. 2014.   Also published as
    [Director's Comments]. Ayrshire Digest 100(6):4. 2014.

    - Norman, H.D., P.M. VanRaden, and J.W. Dürr. A genetic base change for U.S. dairy evaluations will be arriving in December 2014. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding handout, Oct. 2. 2014.   Also published as
    [Director's Comments]. Ayrshire Digest 100(6):4. 2014.

    - Olson, C. CDCB announces merit indexes, base changes & preliminary genomic tests. DairyBusiness Weekly, Oct. 22, p. 8–9. 2014.
    - Opening key notes . i4 Newsletter 3(28 May 2014):4–5. 2014.
    - Penn State Extension Dairy Team. Dairy cattle genetic evaluations: Improve well-being. Dairy Herd Management Dairy News, Nov. 3. 2014.
    - Program mergers at USDA create AGIL. Jersey Journal 61(6):88. 2014.
    - Sattler, C.  Reader response: Higher components yield more product . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Mar. 31. 2014.
    - Seykora, T. Breeding more profitable cows. Dairy Herd Network, News, Jan. 16. 2014.
    - Smith, A.  Net Merit overhauled for December proofs . Hoard's Dairyman Intel, Aug. 11. 2014.
    - VanRaden, P. HolsteinWorld letter to the editor: Response to December editorial. DairyBusiness Weekly, Jan. 22, pp. 4–5. 2014.   Also published as:
    Holstein World 111(2):8–9. 2014.

### 2013

    - ARS-USDA signs agreement with the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding . YouTube video [1:38]. HolsteinWorld MOOTUBE, Mar. 27. 2013.   Also published as:
    All-Breeds Blog, Mar. 27. 2013.

    - Buchanan, K.M., P.J. Hansen, and T.S. Sonstegard.  JH1 haplotype — A marker for infertility in the Jersey breed . Progressive Dairyman, Dairy Basics, A.I. & Breeding, Oct. 25. 2013.   Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 27(16):84–85. 2013.

    - Changes to evaluation system (August 2013) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, July 11. 2013.
    - Changes to evaluation system (December 2013) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Nov. 25. 2013.
    - Changes to monthly genomic evaluations (May 2013) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, May 7. 2013.
    - Changes to monthly genomic evaluations (September 2013) . Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, What's New, Aug. 28. 2013.
    - Dairy cow enrollment in DHI by breed [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 158:386. 2013.
    - del Campo, X. Genomics – Implications for herd efficiency. Dairy Herd Network News, Oct. 21. 2013.
    - Dechow, C.  April's genetic evaluations ushered in a new era . Hoard's Dairyman 158:385. 2013.
    - Dechow, C. Culling patterns shift productive life estimates. Hoard's Dairyman 158:64. 2013.
    - Dechow, C. DNA testing technology continues to evolve. Hoard's Dairyman 158:472. 2013.
    - Dechow, C. Udder health is an animal breeding success story. Hoard's Dairyman 158:130. 2013.
    - Dechow, C. We can minimize gene mutations. Hoard's Dairyman 158:302. 2013.
    - Ensuring genetic advancement for future generations . Genetic Trends 65(1):6–7. 2013.
    - Ehrlich, J. A lot can be learned from lactation curves. Hoard's Dairyman 158:762. 2013.
    - Geiger, C.  New plan unveiled for genomic evaluations . Hoard's Dairyman Notebook (blog), Mar. 28. 2013.
    - Genomics & dairy cow fertility . Washington State University, Veterinary Medicine Extension, Research Projects. 2013. [AGIL was a collaborator]
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff. Aim high ... pick a low SCC target. Hoard's West 15:W-98. 2013.   Also published as:
    Halladay, D. 
Hoard's Dairyman Notebook (blog), Aug. 23
. 2013.

    - Hoard's Dairyman staff. SCC drops to 200,000. Hoard's Dairyman 158:428. 2013.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff. We can compete with anyone in milk quality. Hoard's West 15:W-87. 2013.
    - Improving dairy cattle fertility is focus of $3 million USDA grant . Farm & Ranch Guide, News, Dairy News, Mar. 28. 2013.
    - Jones, C. Simulation of costs for polled genetics versus dehorning. Dairy Herd Network, Dairy News, Dec. 17. 2013.
    - Lawlor, T. Genes, the Supreme Court, and genetic testing. Holstein Pulse Summer:20–21. 2013.
    - Lawlor, T. The quest for more genetic diversity. Holstein Pulse Fall:8–9. 2013.
    - Lee, K. Genetic conditions identified that affect dairy cattle fertility. Dairy Herd Network News, Sept. 9. 2013.
    - Lee, K.  Genetic evaluations for cow fertility . Dairy Herd Network, Reproduction Resource Center, June 21. 2013.    Also published as:
    Dairy Herd Network Daily, June 24. 2013.

    - Lucy, M.  Building the super-cow . Progressive Dairyman 27(14):74, 76. 2013.
    - Martinez. D.  Transition process starts with USDA-CDCB agreement signing . Progressive Dairyman, Industry News, Apr. 26. 2013.   Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 27(7):44–45. 2013.

    - McCurry-Schmidt, M.  Symposium summary: Genetics research can improve farm health . American Society of Animal Science Taking Stock, Mar. 27. 2013.
    - Measuring mobility is a step fo[r]ward [editorial]. Hoard's Dairyman 158:16. 2013.
    - Mertz, D. Some basics on sexed semen [Vet Check]. Ayrshire Digest 99(6):24, 27. 2013.
    - National DHI test-day somatic cell count averages 200,000 . In Focus. Progressive Dairyman 27(8):22–23. 2013.
    - National Dairy Herd Information Association. US DHI herd averages for SCC are dropping. Dairy Business Weekly, Nov. 6, p. 16. 2013.   Also published as:
    Holstein World 110(11):56–57. 2013.

    - New Holstein haplotypes to be labeled with August national genetic evaluation . Hoard's Dairyman Industry Buzz, July 31. 2013.
    - Parker Gaddis, K.L., C. Maltecca, and J.B. Cole.  We are making inroads on health and fitness traits . Hoard's Dairyman 158:455. 2013.   Also published as:
    Estamos logrando progresos en rasgos de salud y aptitud fisica. Hoard's Dairyman 19:225. 2013.

    - Parson, K.  The future of Jersey genomics . Eastern Dairy Reporter, Lancaster Farming, Sat., July 19, p. E2. 2014.
    - Savage, D. Do we still need to classify young-sire daughters in the genomic era? Holstein International 20(12):20–21. 2013.
    - Savage, D. Genomics: From DNA in 1953 to DNA proven bulls in 2013. Holstein International 20(7):10–11. 2013.
    - Savage, D. Will high-profile genomic bulls get an accurate daughter proof? Holstein International 20(1):10–11. 2013.
    - Schneider, S. How the reference group impacts the quality of genomic proofs. Holstein International 20(7):26–27. 2013.
    - Searching harder [editorial]. Jersey Journal 60(4):17. 2013.
    - Selner, D. A new source of genetic information for the dairy industry. Holstein World 110(5):12, 14–15. 2013.
    - Stegink, J. "Blending" as an intermediate step from a DNA to a daughter tested index. Holstein International 20(8):10–11. 2013.
    - Stevenson, J. We're learning more about sexed semen. Hoard's Dairyman 158:161. 2013.
    - Stillbirth and conception rates impacted by new haplotypes [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 158:492. 2013.
    - The gene in the haplotype [editorial]. Jersey Journal 60(9):17. 2013.
    - This explains Jersey breed growth [editorial]. Jersey Journal 60(8):17. 2013.
    - U.S. genetic evaluations [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 158:271. 2013.
    - USDA-ARS, CDCB sign agreement to transfer genetic evaluations . Hoard's Dairyman Industry Buzz, Apr. 1. 2013.   Also published as:
    USDA, Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding sign genetic evaluation agreement
. FarmProgress, Apr. 1. 2013.

    - Progressive Dairyman, Latest News , Apr. 15. 2013.
    - In the News. Progressive Dairyman 27(7):4–5. 2013.

### 2012

    - 47th National DHIA meeting hosts industry panel discussion on genetic evaluations. Holstein World 109(4):14. 2012.   Also published as:
    HolsteinWorld News, Mar. 13. 2012.

    Dairybusiness Daily News, Mar. 13. 2012.

    - Along the Jersey road [H. D. Norman retirement]. Jersey Journal 59(3):14. 2012.
    - Assertion is made: Genetic evaluations need home at USDA. Farmshine 33(47):1, 17. 2012.
    - Award for meritorius service: Dr. Curtis P. Van Tassell. Jersey Journal 59(6):19, 21. 2012.
    - Award for meritorius service: Dr. H. Duane Norman. Jersey Journal 59(6):18, 20. 2012.
    - Cassell, B. Impact of genomics on dairy cattle breeding. Jersey Journal 59(7):27–28, 30. 2012.    Also published as:
    2012 VSFA Nutritional Management & "Cow" College Paper 23
. 2012.

    - Covington, C.  Changes coming to who calculates, distributes genetic evaluations . Progressive Dairyman Dairy Basics, A.I. and Breeding, Dec. 29. 2012.   Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 27(1):28–29. 2013.

    - Dechow, C.  A three-year checkup on genomics . Hoard's Dairyman 157:303. 2012.
    - Dechow, C.  Cooperation has fueled genetic evaluation . Hoard's Dairyman 157:557. 2012.
    - Dechow, C. Selection for fertility is beginning to pay dividends. Hoard's Dairyman 157:125. 2012.
    - Donation made to Jersey Youth Academy in Dr. H. Duane Norman's honor. Jersey Journal 59(6):63. 2012.    Also published as:
    $1,000 gift received by Jersey Youth Academy in honor of Duane Norman. US Jersey news release, Apr. 20. 2012.

    - Geiger, C.  Productive life estimates get shifted downward . Hoard's Dairyman Notebook (blog), Dec. 18. 2012.
    - Hastings, J. Holstein Association hosts industry meeting to present proposal for moving production of dairy genetic evaluations out of USDA. Holstein World 109(3):52. 2012.    Also published as:
    HolsteinWorld News, Feb. 13. 2012.
Dairybusiness Daily News, Feb. 13. 2012.

    - Hoard's Dairyman editors. Gestation length varies by breed [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 157:607. 2012.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff. Ag research funding is faltering. Hoard's Dairyman 157:567. 2012.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff.  Comment on the future of U.S. genetic evaluations . Hoard's Dairyman Notebook (blog), May 8. 2012.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff. DHI SCCs declining. Hoard's Dairyman 157:333. 2012. [ Full report ]
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff.  Editorial: Business plan will bring clarity to genetic deal . Hoard's Dairyman 157:404. 2012.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff.  Genetic leaders to deliberate on future genetic evaluations . Hoard's Dairyman Notebook (blog), Apr. 16. 2012.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff. Milk quality is steadily improving. Hoard's West 14:W-105. 2012.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff.  PTAs will be reduced on genomic males and females . Hoard's Dairyman Notebook (blog), March 26, 2012.    Also published as:
    Genomic adjustments included in April's genetic evaluations [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 157:232. 2012.

    - Lawlor, T. Rolling the genetic dice and coming out a winner! Holstein Pulse Fall:8–9. 2012.
    - Madrigal, A.  The perfect milk machine: How big data transformed the dairy industry . The Atlantic, Technology, May 1. 2012.
    - More, and better [editorial]. Jersey Journal 59(4):17. 2012.
    - National Dairy Herd Information Association. Got dairy data? Holstein World 109(10):103–104. 2012.
    - National Dairy Herd Information Association. Got dairy data? Holstein World 109(11):44–45. 2012.
    - National DHIA resolution seeks plan for quality genetic, management information . National DHIA news release, Mar. 29. 2012.    Also published as:
    Dairybusiness Feature, Mar. 29. 2012.
Holstein World 109(3):52. 2012.
HolsteinWorld News, Mar. 31. 2012.
Dairy industry leaders seek plan for quality genetic and management information [PD Industry News]. Progressive Dairyman 26(7):95. 2012.

    - New hire Derek Bickhart . Progressive Dairyman News–New Hires, Mon., Dec. 10. 2012.   Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 27(1):99. 2013.

    - New USDA AIPL Research Report now available. HolsteinWorld News, June 20. 2012.
    - Notice of input on USDA ARS-CDCB nonfunded cooperative agreement. HolsteinWorld News, May 8. 2012.
    - Peck, E. Haplotypes warrant closer attention from Red & White breeders [Management perspectives]. The Red Bloodlines 137(Apr./May):30. 2012.
    - Proposal for future genetic evaluations to be released [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 157:324. 2012.
    - Report card on young sire use [editorial]. Jersey Journal 59(8):17. 2012.
    - Savage, D. Genomics have evolved since those early proofs in 2009. Holstein International 19(6):12–13. 2012.
    - Selner, D. "10 questions" regarding changes for U.S. dairy genetic evaluations [Dairy Profit Update, June 20]. DairyBusiness Feature, June 19. 2012.
    - Selner, D. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding meets, debates data plan. HolsteinWorld News, Apr. 24. 2012.   Also published as:
    Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding debates data plan. Dairybusiness Daily News, Apr. 25. 2012.

    - Stevenson, J. What is the ideal waiting period? Hoard's Dairyman 157:423.
    - The genetic evaluation population [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 157:271. 2012.
    - The most cited awards [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 157:696. 2012.
    - Thorbahn, D.C.  New agreement between USDA and the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding . Sire Selections Spring:2–3, 6–7. 2012.   Also published as:
    Select Sires' Thorbahn issues details on Dairy Data Alliance. Dairybusiness Daily News, Feb. 2. 2012.
Dairy Agenda Today
, Feb. 9. 2012.
Response: Flatness, R. 
Letter to the editor: Agreement particulars
. Dairy Agenda Today, Mar. 12. 2012.

Hoard's Dairyman Industry Buzz
, Feb. 13. 2012.
Holstein World Online Extras, Feb. 15. 2012.
[Response: Flatness, R. Letter to the editor–Questions about USDA and CDCB are raised. HolsteinWorld Online, Mar. 12. 2012.]

HolsteinWorld News, Mar. 31. 2012.

    - USDA ARS-CDCB nonfunded cooperative agreement available for industry input. U.S. Jersey news release, May 8. 2012.
    - Which factors are associated with late abortion frequency? [DCRC Research Shorts]. DCRC Newsletter 7(4). 2012.
    - Young sires have become the market leaders [editorial]. Hoard's Dairyman 157:542. 2012.

### 2011

    - AIPL implements new procedure for calculating cow PTAs. Green Book Online, Mar. 30. 2011.
    - Average somatic cell count in US dairy herds drops again. News, vetsweb.com, Apr. 21. 2011.    Also published as:
    Milk quality continues to improve. Resources, Dairy Herd Network, Apr. 28. 2011.

    - Board action on undesirable genetic factors [editorial]. Jersey Journal 58(9):17. 2011.
    - Cassell, B. Can U.S. genetics continue to be a world leader? Hoard's Dairyman 156:137. 2011.
    - Cassell, B. International cooperation improves genomic predictions. Hoard's Dairyman 156:612. 2011.
    - Cassell, B. New use for genomics: "Haplotypes affecting fertility." Hoard's Dairyman 156:528. 2011.
    - Cassell, B. Time to reflect. Time to move on. Hoard's Dairyman 156:780. 2011.
    - Cassell, B. Will genomics influence inbreeding? Hoard's Dairyman 156:65. 2011.
    - Cassell, B., and G. Wiggans.  Adjustments make all cow PTAs similar to those on genomically tested cows . Holstein Association USA press release, Mar. 7. 2011.    Also published as:
    Adjustments in PTAs offer improved efficiency
. Progressive Dairyman 25(7):75–77. 2011.
Cassell, B. Cow PTAs to get more adjustments in April. Hoard's Dairyman 156:222–223. 2011. [Chart: 
Adjustments of PTAs for milk in Holstein cows
]
Dairy Herd news source. Adjustments to all cow PTA's coming next month. Dairy Herd Network, Mar. 10, 2011.
Holstein Association USA staff. 
The "all-cows" rescaling of yield trait PTAs will be implemented in April 2011
. Holstein Association USA press release, Mar. 11. 2011.
Holstein World Online Extra, Mar. 7. 2011.

    - Comstock, S. Understanding haplotypes impacting fertility. Holstein Pulse Fall:8–9. 2011.
    - Council plans for transition in the production of genetic evaluations. Holstein World 108(10):84. 2011.    Also published as:
    HolsteinWorld News, Sept. 19. 2011.

    - Dairy Calf and Heifer Association. Dry period’s impact on offspring studied. Dairy Herd Network, Aug. 29, 2011.
    - Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council. Genomic application across the dairy industry. DCRC News. 2011.
    - Dairy Herd source. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding is working for the future. Dairy Herd Network News, Sept. 28. 2011.   Also published as:
    Hoard's Dairyman Industry Buzz
, Sept. 28. 2011.
Agribusiness Dairyman 30(10):16. 2011.
Progressive Dairyman Industry News
, Oct. 25. 2011.

    - Dairy Herd source. Time to review sire selection criteria. Dairy Herd Network News, May 2. 2011.
    - Dairy industry honors leaders. Dairy Herd Management 48(9):28, 30. 2011.
    - De Vries, A., D.T. Galligan, and J.B. Cole.  Some ideas on the use and economic value of the 3K SNP genomic test for calves on dairy farms . Dairy Update 11(3):5–9. 2011.   Also published as:
    The use and economic value of the 3K SNP genomic test for calves on dairy farms
. EDIS Publ. AN270. Department of Animal Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2011.

    - Frequently asked questions: Jersey haplotype 1. Jersey Journal 58(9):20–21. 2011.
    - Hansen, P. Resistance to heat stress is under genetic control. Dairy Update 11(2):2. 2011.   Also published as:
    Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction Resource Center, Apr. 14. 2011.

    - Haplotypes impacting fertility . Animal Health, Diseases and Recessives, Select Sires Resources. 2011
    - Hastings, J.P. Genetic evaluations – Status quo not an option. Holstein World 108(5):6.   For background, see:
    New video – Mark Adam speaks on the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding. News, HolsteinWorld.com, Apr. 1. 2011.

    - Hazel, A., and B. Heins. Track difficult calving to gain profit. Reproduction and Genetics, Dairy Extension, University of Minnesota. 2011.    Also published as:
    Dairy Herd news source. Track difficult calvings to gain profit. Dairy Herd Network, Feb. 24. 2011.

    - Hoard's Dairyman staff. Genetic agreements will be made available for public review. Hoard's Dairyman 156:794–795. 2011.
    - Hoard's Dairyman staff. Jersey to turn U.S. herd brown. Hoard's Dairyman 156:485. 2011.
    - Kendall, D. BH1–A haplotype impacting fertility. Brown Swiss Bulletin 90(8):28. 2011.   Also published as:
    Newly identified fertility factor in Brown Swiss. Brown Swiss Breed News. 2011.

    - Kendall, D. Genomics and Brown Swiss. Brown Swiss Bulletin 90(4):4, 32, 37. 2011.
    - Lawlor, T. Fifteen is the new forty-eight! Holstein Pulse Spring:16–17. 2011.
    - Lawlor, T. What's your genomic testing plan? Holstein Pulse Winter:8–9. 2011.
    - Lee, K.  Use the Net Merit index to make dairy sire selection decisions . Extension News for Agriculture, Michigan State University, Feb. 26. 2011.
    - Leigh Walton retires from AIPL . Progressive Dairyman Industry News, Apr. 29. 2011.
    - Linderoth, S. Many herds couldn't comply with EU somatic cell standards. Top Story, Dairy Herd Network, Nov. 29. 2011.
    - Meyer, B.  Meet the four 2011 World Dairy honorees . Brownfield Ag News for America, Oct. 6. 2011.
    - National Dairy Herd Information Association. Got dairy data? Holstein World 108(6):28–29. 2011.   Also published as:
    Western DairyBusiness 92(2):30–31
. 2011.
Eastern DairyBusiness 3(6):32–33
. 2011.

    - New uses for genotyping continue to unfold. Jersey Journal 58(8):40, 42, 54. 2011.
    - NMC. SCC in DHI herds during 2010 averaged 228,000. National Mastitis Council Blog, Mar. 17. 2011.   Also published as:
    Dairy Herd news source. Somatic cell count in DHI herds averaged 228,000 in 2010. Dairy Herd Network, Mar. 23. 2011.

    - Norman honored as Industry Person of Year. Jersey Journal 58(9):87–88. 2011.
    - Olson, K. Genomics: From tissue sample to genetic evaluation. Hoard's Dairyman 156:279. 2011.
    - Powell, R.L., and H.D. Norman. What breeds make up the national herd? Hoard's Dairyman 156:83. 2011.
    - PTAs more accurate—and comparable—for all cows [editorial]. Jersey Journal 58(4):17. 2011.
    - Ridgway, R.L. (ed.).  National Dairy Genetic Evaluation Program . Proceedings of the Agriculture, Food, Nutrition and Natural Resources R&D Round Table: Research Partnerships Yield Greater Societal Returns. Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Foundation, Flower Mound, TX. 2011.
    - Rogers, G.R., and J.B. Cooper.  Genetic differences in fertility among U.S. dairy cattle breeds . Progressive Dairyman 25(13):73–76. 2011.
    - Sattler, C.  Haplotypes affecting fertility . Sire Selections Fall:9. 2011.
    - Savage, D. Lethal haplotypes impact fertility. Holstein International 18(12):27. 2011.
    - Selner, D. Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding meets in Baltimore. Holstein World 108(5):8. 2011.
    - Selner, D. Cow evaluations will change in April. Holstein World 108(4):32. 2011.
    - Selner, D. International genomics roundtable. Holstein World 108(10):12–14, 784. 2011.
    - Stevenson, J. Is fertility really declining? Hoard's Dairyman 156:740. 2011.
    - Summary of June AJCA, NAJ board meetings. Jersey Journal 58(8):28. 2011.
    - Two months is optimal dry period for calf survival [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 156:480. 2011.
    - Use of young bulls is growing due to genomics [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 156:560. 2011.
    - Van Tassell, C.P., G.R. Wiggans, and T.S. Sonstegard. Enhancing genetic evaluations for Guernsey cattle in the United States from use of genomic information. 13th World Conference Proceedings, Guernsey World, May:48–50. 2011.
    - VanRaden, P., K. Olson, D. Null, and J. Hutchison.  Reporting of haplotypes that affect fertility . Agribusiness Dairyman 30(10):22–23. 2011.
    - Wesseldijk, B. Genomics and fertility. Holstein International 18(11): 79. 2011.
    - World Dairy Expo announces 2011 honorees. Dairybusiness, Aug. 23. 2011.   Also published as:
    Hood-Haines, A. 
Norman named Industry Person of the Year
. Lancaster Farming, Oct. 8:A2. 2011.
World Dairy Expo honors leaders. Hoard's Dairyman 156:EXPO 36. 2011.

### 2010

    - AIPL research team. Questions abound on genomic adjustments [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 155:343. 2010.
    - AntelBio selected to research Bovine TB milk diagnostics  [Industry news]. Progressive Dairyman 24(12):100. 2010.
    - Beltsville employees receive NDHIA award. Farmshine 31(29):32. 2010.
    - Cassell, B. April's changes make genomics more accurate. Hoard's Dairyman 155:482. 2010.
    - Cassell, B.  Sexed semen remains a useful option . Hoard's Dairyman 155:634. 2010.
    - Cassell, B. Updated Net Merit index emphasizes fitness and fertility. Hoard's Dairyman 155:63. 2010.
    - Cassell, B. Where does the industry stand on inbreeding? Hoard's Dairyman 155:220. 2010.
    - Coburn, A. Updated economic index promotes profitability. Horizons 16(1):7–8. 2010.
    - Cow PTAs shift downward in April [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 155:288. 2010.
    - Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council. Taking heifer reproduction to the next level. Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction Resource Center, Reproductive Management, Mar. 26. 2010.    Also published as:
    Progressive Dairyman 24(17):58–59
. 2010.

    - Dairy Herd news source. DHI herds continue to improve somatic cell counts. Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction Resource Center, Jan. 25. 2010.
    - Dairy Herd news source. Genetic base updated this month. Mastitis Resource Center, Dairy Herd Management, Apr. 29. 2010.
    - Dairy proof education. Genex Cooperative, Inc. 2010. [no longer available]
    - Five industry Pioneers honored by National Dairy Shrine. Hoard's Dairyman 155:EXPO52. 2010.
    - Genomics rapidly evolving; unanswered questions remain . Hoard's Dairyman Notebook (blog), Apr. 28. 2010.
    - Jersey jargon [genetic base and net merit index changes]. Jersey Journal 57(2):53. 2010.
    - Jordan, E.  Heifer A.I. gets research focus . Hoard's Dairyman 155:264. 2010.
    - Lee, K. Genetic base changes: January 2010. Michigan Dairy Review 11(5):15. 2010.
    - McGinnis, L. What impact has breeding had on the cattle genome? Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction Resource Center, Jan. 21. 2010.
    - Meland, O. Many new changes with the new dairy proofs. Genetic Trends 62(1):10–11. 2010.
    - National Dairy Herd Information Association. Got dairy data? Holstein World 107(11):28–29. 2010.
    - National Dairy Shrine membership challenge . The Chronicle, National Dairy Shrine, Summer, p. 3. 2010.
    - Nebel, R., and C. Sattler. Genetic innovations lead into 2010. Progressive Dairyman 24(1):29–30. 2010.
    - Norman, H.D.  Breeder concerns addressed following April's genetic evaluations . Minnesota Holstein News 61(2):90–91. 2010.   Also published as:
    Eastern DairyBusiness 2(9):42–43. 2010.
Holstein World 107(9):102–103. 2010.

    - Quality Certification Services Inc.  Are my records 'Official'?  Western DairyBusiness 91(9):40–41. 2010.    Also published as:
    Wisconsin Holstein News 82(6):30–31. 2010.

    - Savage, D. Calving-ease specialists: Changing the way the breed gives birth. Holstein International 17(2):18–19, 21. 2010.
    - Savage, D. TPI and net merit: The total performance indexes of the US. Holstein International 17(5):36–37, 39. 2010.
    - Selner, D. January sire summaries deliver changes and more changes. Holstein World 107(2):46–47. 2010.
    - Stevenson, J.  Sexed semen usage varies greatly . Hoard's Dairyman 155:672. 2010.
    - Time for change. Horizons 16(1):5–6. 2010.
    - Update on genomic calculations and evaluations. Holstein Pulse Spring:21. 2010.
    - Worden, L. Genomics: Where are we headed? Holstein Pulse Summer:19. 2010.