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AIP popular media (2000–2009)  2010+  |  2009  |  2008  |  2007  |  2006  |  2005  |  2004  |  2003  |  2002  |  2001  |  2000  |  1990s  Articles on AIP research in various breed, industry, university, and government media.  2009 Baumgartner, T. Genomics update from www.aaa123456.com. All-Breeds Blog, Jan. 9. 2009. Bierma, J., S. Schneider, J. Stegink, and B. Wesseldijk. The HI selection: All the index news of January 2009. Holstein International 16(2):46–51. 2009. January genetic base change may be smaller than expected Blog focus, Monday, July 27, 2009]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:478. 2009. Brown, D. Genomics 101. Hoard's Dairyman 154:464. 2009. Cassell, B. Doubled young sire accuracy expands producer opportunities. Hoard's Dairyman 154:59. 2009. Cassell, B. "First-crop" proofs will never be the same. Hoard's Dairyman 154:445. 2009. Cassell, B. Genetic merit of service sires is improving. The Virginia Dairyman Sept.(2):5. 2009. Cassell, B. How big will the 2010 base change be? Hoard's Dairyman 154:596. 2009. Cassell, B. New sire conception rates measure bull fertility. The Virginia Dairyman Jan.(5):18, 22. 2009. Cassell, B. Selection based on genomic proofs works. Dairy Pipeline 30(8):1. 2009.*Also published as:*
The Virginia Dairyman Sept.(2):19. 2009. Cassell, B. What are the next traits we need to evaluate? Hoard's Dairyman 154:530. 2009. Chromosome 18 appears to be a major source of calving difficulty [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:355. 2009. Cole, J. Using Python for pedigree analysis. Python Magazine 3(3):12-20. 2009. Crossbreeds remain small sector [editorial]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:138:2009. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council. Reproductive statistics are improving on U.S. dairies. DCRC E-Newsletter 3(4). 2009.*Also published as:*
Dairy Herd news source. Reproductive statistics are improving on U.S. dairies. Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction Resource Center, Sept. 24. 2009. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council. Sire conception rate: A new fertility index. DCRC E-Newsletter 3(5). 2009. Dairy Herd news source. August Sire Summaries available. Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction Resource Center, Sept. 4. 2009. Dairy Herd news source. Genomic proofs hold up. Dairy Herd Management, Reproduction Resource Center, Oct. 22. 2009.*Also published as:*
Dairy Herd Management 46(10):10. 2009. Dalton, R. No bull: Genes for better milk. Nature 457:369. 2009. Duane Norman to be honored as DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus. Penn State Dairy and Animal Science News, Nov. 11. 2009.*Also published as:*
Duane Norman to be honored as Distinguished Alumnus. Farmshine 31(10):4, 10. 2009.Duane Norman to be honored as DAS Dairy Science Distinguished Alumnus recognized for outstanding leadership in genetics. Country Folks 26(48), Nov. 23. 2009.Along the Jersey road. Jersey Journal 56(12):14. 2009. England, D. Farmers paid for it all. Hoard's Dairyman 154:202. 2009. Evaluations show Jerseys rank first for productive life. California Dairy 18(1):26. 2009. Genomic evaluations become official. Jersey Journal 56(1):17. 2009. Genomic evaluations trumped a few additional daughters. Hoard's Dairyman 154:84. 2009. Hoard's Dairyman editors. Differences in PTAs [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:171. 2009. Hoard's Dairyman editors. Female Jersey, Holstein PTAs [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:365. 2009. Hoard's Dairyman staff. Genomic proofs have moved into the mainstream. Hoard's Dairyman 154:85. 2009. Hutchison, J. Conception rates [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:655. 2009. Hutchison, J. Dystocia and stillbirth compared [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:489. 2009. Hutchison, J. Sexed conception rates vary [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:705. 2009. In a position to thrive [editorial]. Jersey Journal 56(3):17. 2009. Jersey jargon [genomic evaluation]. Jersey Journal 56(3):62, 70. 2009. Jersey jargon [sire conception rate]. Jersey Journal 56(2):81. 2009. Johnson, S. Golden focus [genetic base change and breed progress]. Guernsey Breeders' Journal 178(10):6, 24. Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary [genomic evaluation]. Brown Swiss Bulletin 88(5):4. 2009. Lawlor, T., and C. Wolfe. How to obtain genomic info [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:93. 2009. McAllister, J. Genomics – Information for enhanced genetic evaluations and sire selection. Progressive Dairyman 23(7):50. 2009. McGinnis, L. Breeding and genetic change in the Holstein genome. Agricultural Research 57(9):4–5. 2009.*Also published as:*
California Dairy 18(8):4–5. 2009. Meihak, D. What can genomics do for you? Holstein Pulse Fall:9. 2009. Montgomerie, B. AE Notebook: Computers need quality inputs too. Dairy Exporter 84(8):112. 2009. Neitzel, R. Thoughts from the Secretary [genetic base change]. Brown Swiss Bulletin 88(11):4. 2009. O'Brien, D. ARS scientists study Holstein milk production, fertility. ARS News & Events, Oct. 2. 2009.*Also published as:*
ARS scientists identify the genetic link between higher production, lower fertility in Holsteins. John Deere Agricultural News, Oct. 2, 09. 2009
CattleNetwork.com staff. Drovers CattleNetwork, Apr. 16. 2010.
Lancaster Farming, Sat., Jan. 2, p. E35. 2010.
Neem Tree Farms RSS News. 2009.
Producing more milk reduced fertility. TheCattleSite News Desk, Mon., Oct. 5. 2009.
Scientists study Holstein milk production, fertility. California Dairy 18(12):10. 2009. Report on breed progress [editorial on January 2010 genetic base change]. Jersey Journal 56(7):17. 2009. Sattler, M. Four steps to breeding healthier cows. Hoard's Dairyman 154:402–403. 2009. SCR. Just the facts! Horizons 15(2):21. 2009. Selner, D. Complete data for April sire summaries. Holstein World 106(5):16, 20. 2009. Selner, D. Genomic era begins with uneasiness. Holstein World 106(2):30–31. 2009. Stegink, J. Sire fertility: Specialists receive full use. Holstein International 16(2):80–81. 2009. Te Plate-Church, A. Make the choice for easier calvings. Horizons 15(2):19. 2009. The cost of doubling milk output [Farm Flashes]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:644. 2009. US Jersey. Jersey breed continues to lead industry for productive life. Progressive Dairyman 23(15):60. 2009. USDA releases Brown Swiss genomic evaluations. Genetic Trends 61(4):5. 2009. Van Tassell, C. Bull-to-heifer ratio. Hoard's Dairyman 154:329. 2009. Van Tassell, C. Genomic reliabilities [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:705. 2009. VanRaden, P. Brown Swiss gain ground [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:523. 2009. VanRaden, P.M., J.B. Cole, M.E. Tooker, and T.A. Cooper. Genetic base changes for January 2010. Genetic Trends 61(5):11. 2009. VanRaden, P., G. Wiggans, T. Sonstegard, C. Van Tassell, and L. Walton. Genomic evaluations become official. All-Breeds Blog, Jan. 14. 2009. Weigel, K. Genomic selection: A practical explanation. Horizons 15(1):5–6. 2009.*Also published as:*
Eastern Dairy Reporter, Lancaster Farming, Sat., Jan. 17, p. E3. 2009. Weigel, K. Genomics – An early report card. Hoard's Dairyman 154:697. 2009. Why are there so many new high genetic merit bulls? Horizons 15(1):10–11. 2009. Wilson, D. Many tools at your fingertips. Horizons 15(1):4. 2009. Wilson, R. I have a question about genomics. Horizons 15(2):12–13. 2009. Wilson, R. Genomics ... A revolutionary tool. Horizons 15(1):7–9. 2009. Wright, J. Johne's test picks up milk loss [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 154:587. 2009. Wright, L. A flip of the Coyne. Holstein World 106(1):12. 2009. 2008 A gain, but not enough. Jersey Journal 55(7):17. 2008. Abortions highest in summer; average 1.6 percent. Hoard's Dairyman 153:404. 2008. ABS Global genomic enhanced future. Breeders Journal 21(2):2–4. 2008. "All breed" genetic evaluations are here. The Virginia Dairyman Jan.(5):30–31. 2008. American Jersey Cattle Association. Jersey gains two days of productive life; still the leading breed. Progressive Dairyman 22(14):91. 2008. Bierma, J. New revolution! Holstein International 15(7):7. 2008. Bovine Veterinarian and Dairy Herd Management staff. Cut stillbirths! Dairy Herd Management 45(10):42–43. 2008. Caldwell, E. The big switch? [from 4 to 3 sire evaluations each year]. Progressive Dairyman 22(13):69. 2008. Cassell, B. Genome-tested bulls may soon reach the market. Hoard's Dairyman 153:474. 2008. Cassell, B.G. Genomic PTA's are coming in 2009. Dairy Pipeline 29(9):1–2. 2008.*Also published as:*
The Virginia Dairyman Nov.(4):18–19. 2008. Cassell, B. High-fertility bulls are just a bit different. Hoard's Dairyman 153:283. 2008. Cassell, B. Like schools, genetic evaluations put cows in different classes. Hoard's Dairyman 153:142. 2008. Cassell, B. Longevity ... What should we be selecting for? World Dairy Expo Educational Seminar. DairyCast 0202, Oct. 17/WDE. 2008. Cassell, B. New fertility evaluations better define sire impact. Hoard's Dairyman 153:542. 2008. Cassell, B. Use genetics to improve calving ease and calf survival. The Virginia Dairyman June(9):24. 2008. Cassell, B. We've made some progress in controlling inbreeding. Hoard's Dairyman 153:231. 2008. Crawley, T. President's corner [daughter pregnancy rate]. Milking Shorthorn Journal 89(6):4. 2008. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council. How genomics may influence fertility. DCRC E-Newsletter 2(4). 2008.*Also published as:*
Progressive Dairyman 23(3):80–81. 2009. Dairy Herd staff. Genomic PTAs coming soon. Dairy Herd Management Industry News, Tues., Nov. 25. 2008. Dairy Herd staff. National sire fertility index explained. Dairy Herd Management Industry News, Thurs., Nov. 13. 2008. Dechow, C.D. Is fertility heritable? Hoard's West 10:W-60–W-61. 2008. Dickrell, J. Genomics debut. Dairy Today 23(5):26. 2008. Edlund, D. Usable identification in dairy records. California Dairy 17(5):12. 2008. Genetic evaluation schedule for 2008. Jersey Journal 55(1):60. 2008. Genetic selection for reproduction. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Newsletter 2(1). 2008. Genomic selection has arrived. Jersey Journal 55(12):18–19, 22. 2008. Good records, good ID needed for progeny testing. Hoard's Dairyman 153:624. 2008. Goodling, R. Genetic selection: A more profitable future generation of cows. Lancaster Farming, Feb. 16:E27. 2008. Goodling, R.C., Jr. Sire conception rate evaluated. Lancaster Farming. Dec. 20:E6, E9. 2008. Hansen, P.J. Genetics can improve fertility. Hoard's Dairyman 153:10. 2008. Hoard's Dairyman staff. Code busters just made top genetics easier to find. Hoard's Dairyman 153:293. 2008. Hoard's Dairyman staff. Finding your way through sire proofs. Hoard's Dairyman 153:116. 2008. Holsteins still dominate the national dairy herd. Hoard's Dairyman 153:532. 2008. ICAR session: Genomics to agri-terrorism to visual image analysis. Holstein World 105(8):28–29. 2008. Jersey jargon [genetic-economic indexes]. Jersey Journal 55(2):48. 2008. Jersey jargon [genomic predicted transmitting abilities]. Jersey Journal 55(12):33. 2008. Jersey ranks first among all breeds for productive life in April USDA evaluations. Jersey Journal 55(5):88. 2008. Jersey ranks first among all breeds for productive life in USDA evaluations. Jersey Journal 55(9):84. 2008. Jerseys rank No. 1 for Productive Life among main breeds. Hoard's West 10:W-87. 2008. Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary [phenotypic and genetic trend]. Brown Swiss Bulletin 87(10):4. 2008. Lawlor, T. Genomic selection. Holstein Pulse Spring:18–19. 2008. Lawlor, T. Hey, these daughter pregnancy rate (DPR) values are pretty good! Holstein Pulse Winter:10–11. 2008. Lawlor, T. Longevity ... What should we be selecting for? World Dairy Expo Educational Seminar. DairyCast 0202, Oct. 17/WDE. 2008. Lawlor, T. Update on genomic testing. Holstein Pulse Fall:16–17. 2008. Linderoth, S. New measure of bull fertility available. Dairy Herd Management 45(10):39–40. 2008. Low SCC sires are worth $6,000 to aA 200-cow dairy. Hoard's Dairyman 153:564. 2008. Leuenberger, J. The future of genomic selection. Holstein Pulse Fall:6–7. 2008. McGinnis, L., S. Durham, A. Perry, J. Suszkiw, and D. Comis. Genomics, phenomics research paves the way for improved animal health and productivity. Agricultural Research 56(7):12–16. 2008. Norman, D., J. Hutchison, and J. Wright. New national sire fertility evaluation. Genetic Trends 60(4):9. 2008. Ott, T.L. Dry off dilemma. Lancaster Farming, Jan. 18:E22. 2008. Rogers, G.W., C.P. Van Tassell, P.M. VanRaden, and G.R. Wiggans. Four ways genomic selection will change dairy cattle genetic improvement in the near future. Progressive Dairyman 22(8):14–17. 2008.*Also published as:*
Will genomic selection change the way sires are chosen, evaluated, sampled and marketed? Genetic Trends 60(3):6–8. 2008. Savage, D. And now to reality: Getting value from genomics. Holstein International 15(9):8–9. 2008. Savage, D. Genomics (marker testing) is arriving ... and now for real! Holstein International 15(4):8–9. 2008. Schnell, S. Sire conception rate replaces ERCR. Horizons 14(3):10. 2008. Schnell. S. The cow of the future. Horizons 14(1):6–7. 2008. Selner, D. A new era of evaluations as arrived. Holstein World 105(5):41. 2008. Selner, D. Genomics update – The background of information release. All-Breeds Blog, Nov. 6, 2008. Selner, D. Is the future genetics or genomics? Holstein World 105(9):38, 40. 2008. Seminars scheduled on calf growth, genomic-based sire evaluations. Jersey Journal 55(2):80. 2008. Several factors affect abortion frequency in U.S. dairy herds. Dairy Profit Weekly, News and Events, 10/10. 2008.*Also published as:*
Abortion rates studied and compared. Farmshine 30(8):16. 2008.
DairyLine.com 10/13. 2008.
Holstein News 10/31, Holstein World Online. 2008.
Progressive Dairyman 22(17):76. 2008. Simon, L. Health traits and breakfast. Horizons 14(1):8–9. 2008. Sire conception rate (SCR) replaces ERCR. Genex Cooperative, Inc., Dairy, Fertility. 2008. Smith, M. R. Budget freeze stalls research at USDA's Beltsville campus. The Business Monthly 16(12):1, 10. 2008. Stegink, J. O-Man: Genetic limits not in sight yet. Holstein International 15(11):18–19. 2008. Stevenson, J. We're moving forward on repro issues. Hoard's Dairyman 153:16. 2008. The first cloned bull being commercially marketed [Hoard's has heard ...]. Hoard's Dairyman 153:327. 2008. VanRaden, P. Breeds are not equal [Questions from our readers]. Hoard's Dairyman 153:721. 2008. Welper, B., and E. Topper. Sire conception rate (SCR) evaluation to improve A.I. programs. Progressive Dairyman 22(11):18–20. 2008. Weigel, K. Calving ability. Genetic Trends 60(2):2, 5. 2008. Weigel, K. Can we improve fertility and mastitis resistance through selection? Genetic Trends 60(1):7. 2008. Wilson, R. Leaping into the genome. Horizons 14(3):12–13. 2008. 2007 ABS Global. Breed long lasting cows. Technical Services, Dairy Resources, Genetic Management, Jan. 25. 2007. Aim for 55-day dry period for top production. Jersey Journal 54(6):73–74. 2007. Better productive life. Dairy Today's Elite Producer Nov.:8. 2007. Calf survival added to Lifetime Net Merit score. Frederick News-Post, Mar. 19, p. A-8. 2007. Cassell, B.G. All breed animal model is a major change. Dairy Pipeline 28(5):1. 2007.*Also published as:*
The Virginia Dairyman 71(6):17. 2007. Cassell, B.G. DHI notes. The Virginia Dairyman 71(6):20. 2007. Cassell, B.G. Fluorescent snapshots may enhance sire evaluations. Hoard's Dairyman 152:711. 2007. Cassell, B.G. Genetic evaluations will now cross breed barriers. Hoard's Dairyman 152:449. 2007. Cassell, B. Pure or cross, bull proofs fit both mating plans. Hoard's Dairyman 152:636. 2007. Cassell, B.G. Research addresses heifer fertility. Hoard's Dairyman 152:77. 2007. Changes to May Jersey genetic evaluations. Jersey Journal 54(6):40, 42. 2007. Coburn, A. ADSA take home notes. Horizon 13(3):15. 2007. Dairy Herd news source. Use genetic evaluations to improve your herd. Dairy Herd Management, Jan. 9. 2007. Dalton, J.C. Are you satisfied with the fertility of your Holstein heifers? Progressive Dairyman. 21(9):13–15. 2007. DCR reflects milk records' accuracy level. Milking Shorthorn Journal 88(6):24. 2007. Developing profitable genetics for today and tomorrow. Breeders Journal 20(3):8–9. 2007. Dickrell, J. Proof positives. Dairy Today 22(5):32. 2007. Durham, S. Genetic evaluations help breed better bossies. Agricultural Research 55(1):11. 2007.*Also published as:*
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Anti-Aging Library, Jan. 30. 2007.
California Dairy 16(1):22. 2007.
Farm & Ranch Guide, Jan. 18. 2007.
High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal, Feb. 1. 2007.
Minnesota Farm Guide, Feb. 3. 2007.
Ontario Cattlemen's Association Committee, Jan. 12. 2007.
In the news. Progressive Dairyman 21(2):5. 2007.
Research Watch, Jan. 2007.
ScienceDaily.com, Jan. 26. 2007.
ScienceNewsDen.com, Mar. 26. 2007.
TheDairySite.com, Jan. 2007.
Veterinary Sciences Tomorrow, Feb. 5. 2007. Ellison, B. Genetic evaluations help breed better bossies. USDA Office of Communications' Broadcast Media & Technical Center video news release. 2007. Focus on research: Milking speed in Brown Swiss. International Dairy Topics 6(5):37. 2007. Genetic evaluation changes. Genetic Trends 59(2):9. 2007. Goodling, R. Merit indexes designed to help breeders. Farmshine 28(37):7. 2007. Hansen, L.B. The role of genetics in cow longevity. Progressive Dairyman 21(9):17, 19–20. 2007. Hoard's Dairyman staff. DHI somatic cell levels continue to decline. Hoard's Dairyman 152:444. Hoard's Dairyman staff. Why all gestations aren't equal. Hoard's Dairyman 152:566. 2007. How do breeds compare for calving difficulty? Hoard's Dairyman 152:208. 2007. Jersey continues as first for productive life. Jersey Journal 54(6):42. 2007. Jersey jargon [expected future inbreeding]. Jersey Journal 54(10):26, 33. 2007. Jersey jargon [productive life]. Jersey Journal 54(4):56. 2007. Jersey remains first in industry for productive life. Jersey Journal 54(9):84. 2007. Kendall, D. The soapbox ... [multibreed evaluation]. Milking Shorthorn Journal 88(3):4. 2007. Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary [promote the breed at every opportunity]. Brown Swiss Bulletin 86(11):6. 2007. King. T. Good genetics and milk production records are key to Caprikorn Farm's success in producing top milking Saanens. Dairy Goat Journal 8(6):16–19. 2007. Linderoth, S. Make her more fertile. Dairy Herd Management 44(5):24–26. 2007. National Dairy Herd Information Association. DCR reflects milk records' accuracy level. Holstein World 104(12):33. 2007. Neitzel, R. Roger's record news: All-breed animal model evaluations – May 2007. Brown Swiss Bulletin 86(6):12. 2007. Norman to be recognized as Guest of Honor. Jersey Journal 54(9):69. 2007. Norman, H.D., and Wright, J.R. Genetics can improve fertility by 15 percent. Hoard's Dairyman 152:350. 2007. Pritchard, D.E. You can breed for low somatic cell counts. Hoard's Dairyman 152:648–649. 2007 Quaife, T. Another piece of the puzzle, when trying to solve fertility problems .... Dairy Herd Management 44(5):20, 22. 2007. Sattler, J. Lifetime Net Merit considers differences among sires in stillbirth rate. Holstein World. Online bonus feature, Jan. 18. 2007. Savage, D. In-breeding: is it the path to disaster? Holstein International 14(9):8–11. 2007. Schnell, S. Improvements and enhancements made to proof evaluations. Horizons 13(2):12–13. 2007. Schnell, S. The genetic merit of A.I. sires versus herd bulls. Horizons 13(1):9. 2007. Selner, D. Genetic evaluations—The rest of the story. Holstein World 104(8):52, 54. 2007. Selner, D. New TPI adds more emphasis on health traits. Holstein World 104(6):87–88. 2007. Soapbox ..., The [summary of evaluations]. Milking Shorthorn Journal 88(5):4. 2007. Stanek, K. Productive life: Cows that stay in the herd longer. Genetic Trends 59(4):12. 2007. Synch programs improve herd repro performance. Hoard's Dairyman 152:164. 2007. VanRaden, P., and Tooker, M. Genetic evaluations using combined data from all breeds and crossbred cows. TheDairysite.com, May. 2007. What about short dry periods for Jerseys. Hoard's Dairyman 152:332. 2007. Weigel, K.A. Genetic improvement of dairy cow longevity. eXtension.org. 2007. Weigel, K.A. Impact of genetic selection on female fertility. eXtension.org. 2007. Weigel, K.A. It's sire summary time ... zero in on the information you really need. Horizons 13(3):4–5. 2007.*Also published as:*
eXtension.org. 2007. Weigel, K.A. Net merit and its use in genetic improvement programs. eXtension.org. 2007. Wilson, R. The synchronized trend. Horizons 13(2):22. 2007. Wilson, R. Then and now: A leader in research. Horizons 13(2):18. 2007. 2006 An index for stillbirths in the Holstein breed. Hoard's Dairyman 151:146. 2006. Bierma, J. Vitality of calves: Which bloodlines provide perspective? Holstein International 13(9):28–31. 2006. Cassell, B. Changes are in store for productive life. Hoard's Dairyman 151:299. 2006. Cassell, B. Cull difficult calving genes. Hoard's Dairyman 151:644. 2006. Cassell, B. Genetic evaluations for stillbirths in August 2006 proofs. Dairy Pipeline 27(6):1. 2006.*Also published as:*
The Virginia Dairyman 70(6):5. 2006. Cassell, B. Net Merit gets a new look this August. Hoard's Dairyman 151:488. 2006. Cassell, B. Sire evaluations for health and fitness traits. Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication 404-087 (revised). 2006.*Also published as:*
eXtension.org. 2007. Cassell, B. The merit indexes – 2006 version. Virginia Cooperative Extension Publication 404-088 (revised). 2006.*Also published as:*
eXtension.org. 2007. Cassell, B. They're tracking dead calves. Hoard's Dairyman 151:383. 2006. Cole, J.B., Goodling, Jr., R.C., Wiggans, G.R., and VanRaden, P.M. Genetic calving ease study on crossbreds. Jersey Journal 53(3):83–84. 2006.*Also published as:*
TheDairySite.com, Dec. 2006. Dickrell, J. Cell counts creep up. Dairy Today 21(6):14. 2006. Dickrell, J. Jerseys lead in longevity. Dairy Today 21(6):27. 2006. Fredenburg, T. Interview with Dr. Duane Norman on genetic requirements for grazing dairy cattle. DairyCast 0020, Dec. 19. 2006. Haskins, P. Easy does it: The value of calving ability. Horizons 12(4):18–19. 2006 Heifers are calving earlier but breeding back slower. Hoard's Dairyman 151:80. 2006. Hutchison, J.L., Kuhn, M.T., and Norman, H.D. Dry period length affects components, breeding, and SCC. Hoard's Dairyman 151:484. 2006. Hutchison, J.L., Kuhn, M.T., and Norman, H.D. How dry periods affect lifetime production. Hoard's Dairyman 151:526–527. 2006. Jersey jargon [predicted producing ability and yield deviation]. Jersey Journal 53(11):70, 53. 2006. Jersey jargon [predicted transmitting ability]. Jersey Journal 53(12):26. 2006. Jersey Productive Life continues to lead all breeds. Jersey Journal 53(6):61. 2006.*Also published as:*
By new method, Jersey remains first among all breeds for Productive Life. Jersey Journal 53(9):40. 2006.
Jerseys exceed productive life of other breeds. California Dairy 16(3):18. 2007.
Jerseys lead all breeds for productive life. Farmshine 27(37):17, 20. 2006.
Jersey ranks first among all breeds for productive life in February evaluations. Jersey Journal 54(4):40. 2007. Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary [net merit]. Brown Swiss Bulletin 85(6):60. 2006. Kuhn, M.T., Hutchison, J.L., and Norman, H.D. Let's look again at evaluating dry period length. Hoard's Dairyman 151:434–435. 2006. Lawlor, T. Where are we headed? Listen to what the cows are saying. Holstein Pulse Summer:16–17. 2006. Linderoth, S. New tool to stem stillbirths. Dairy Herd Management 43(8):28. 2006. Net Merit gets new look this August. 2006. Genetic Trends 53(3):6. 2006. New ways of finding top A.I. bulls. 2006. Hoard's Dairyman 151:788. 2006. Selner, D. What changes were made to genetic evaluations. Holstein World 103(9):25. 2006. Seykora, T., VanRaden, P.M., and Cole, J.B. Net merit receives face-lift. Hoard's Dairyman 151:557. 2006. Simon, L. Lifetime net merit 2006: Building more profitable cows. Horizons 12(3):6–7. 2006. Suszkiw, J. New technique to tap bulls for breeding. ARS News & Events: Aug. 24. 2006. *Also published as:*
Progressive Dairyman 20(10). 2006. Time is right to aggressively sample young sires. Jersey Journal 53(5):58–59. 2006. Vance, J. Genome-enhanced selection could replace dairy bull progeny testing. Brownfield Ag News for America, Aug. 31. 2006. VanRaden, P. Letters about ... calf survival (1). Holstein International 13(11):42. 2006. VanRaden, P., Dematwewa, M., Pearson, R., and Tooker, M. Productive life credits for cows revised. California Dairy. 15(9):18. 2006. When was your calf born? Hoard's Dairyman 151:366. 2006. Which American total index would you choose: TPI or NM? 2006. Holstein International 13(11):18–21. 2006. Zwald, N. Taking the guesswork out of stillbirths. AltaPreg InTouch 2(3):2–3. 2006.*Also published as:*
Alta Genetics News, Aug. 22. 2006. 2005 60-Day dry period still most common in U.S. Holsteins. Hoard’s Dairyman 150(7):260. 2005. ABS profit power and trait definitions. Breeders Journal 18(4):4–5. 2005. Base change [Items of Importance]. The Red Bloodlines 78(Jan.):4. 2005. Cole, J.B. How can we genetically improve dairy cattle health? The Dairy Focus 6(4):3. 2005. Coburn, A. Crossbreeding: is it the dairyman's next magic pill? Holstein World 102(6):86, 88. 2005. Cows need to be bred more quickly after calving. Hoard's Dairyman 150:656. 2005. Dickrell, J. U.S. genetic base changes in February. Dairy Today 20(1):18. 2005. Genetic base is implemented for yield. ADGA Genetics. 2005. Faust, M. Answering the million dollar questions about genetic traits [part 1]. Breeders Journal 18(2):2, 4. 2005. Faust, M. Answering the million dollar questions about genetic traits [part 2]. Breeders Journal 18(3):2–4. 2005. Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary. Brown Swiss Bulletin 84(1):4. 2005. Linderoth, S. Contemplating crossbreeding? Dairy Herd Management 42(3):53–54, 56, 58. 2005. Meland, O. What changes took place in the February 2005 summary? Genetic Trends 57(1):4–5. 2005. Meyer, P. Calving ease: Not just for heifers. Alta Genetics News, Oct. 18. 2005. National sire evaluations are more reliable than regional. Hoard’s Dairyman 150(5):164. 2005. Powell, R.L. Types of genetic bases. Jersey Journal 52(1):80. 2005. Pritchard, D.E. Somatic cell counts continue to decline in DHI herds. Hoard's Dairyman 150:792. 2005. PTA values to change with genetic base update. Jersey Journal 52(1):80. 2005. Savage, D. Getting them sampled accurately. Holstein International 12(10):16–19. 2005. Sattler, C. Adjust your selection standards in 2005. Selections Jan.:3. 2005. Selner, D. A new genetic report card and more improvements. Holstein World 102(1):86. 2005. Simon, L. Fertility and reproduction: Can genetics make a difference? Horizons 11(3):18. 2005. Somatic cell count levels dropped last year. Hoard's Dairyman 150:631. 2005. Somatic cell testing doesn't guarantee better milk quality. Hoard’s Dairyman 150(6):216. 2005. Updating the genetic base. Brown Swiss Bulletin 84(1):6, 12 2005.. VanRaden, P.M., and Tooker, M.E. Genetic base change in February. California Dairy 14(1):18. 2005. Weigel, K. Productive life builds long-lasting cows. Hoard's Dairyman 150:772. 2005. 2004 Are we sampling too many bulls? Holstein International 11(11):8–9. 2004. Bentley, S. Dairy form: What form is most functional and profitable? Breeders Journal 17(1):1. 2004. Cassell, B. February's base change highlights genetic progress. Hoard's Dairyman 149(20):786-787. 2004. Cassell, B. Genetic base to change in February 2005. Dairy Pipeline 25/26(12/1):3–4. 2004.*Also published as:*
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The Virginia Dairyman 68(6):12. 2004. Cassell, B. It takes science to turn records into proofs. Hoard's Dairyman 149(12):453. 2004. Cassell, B. We can change lowly heritable traits. Hoard's Dairyman 149(4):152. 2004. Clones show small difference from full siblings. Hoard's Dairyman 149(8):288. 2004. Dickrell, J. More milk, more losses. Dairy Today 20(8):30. 2004. Dickrell, J. Optimal dry period. Dairy Today 20(8):25. 2004. Evaluating the evaluations [editorial]. Jersey Journal 51(12):17. 2004. Jersey Productive Life leads U.S. dairy industry. Jersey Journal 51(8):45. 2004. Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary. Brown Swiss Bulletin 83(11):4. 2004. Lawlor, T. Superior Holstein genetics: The facts about crossbreeding. Holstein Pulse Spring:10–11, 13. 2004. Milk somatic cell levels are holding steady. Hoard's Dairyman 149(7):268. 2004. Overton, M.W. Economic advantages of A.I. use on dairies. Breeders Journal 17(1):6–7, 9. 2004. Powell, R.L., Sieber, M., and Hubbard, S.M. Understanding 2005 genetic base updates. NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, Dec. 2004.*Also published as*:
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Understanding 2005 genetic base updates. Ayrshire Digest 91(1):8–9, 25. 2005. Sattler, C. Genetic evaluations for health and fertility traits—helpful but handle with care. Selections Fall:12–13. 2004. Schnell, S. Genetic prediction: all the bulls will go down! Horizons 10(4):8–9. 2004. Starkenburg, R. Dairy form: Is too much a bad thing? Milking Shorthorn Journal 85(6):18. 2004. Visser, R. Lifetime net merit index reflects your breeding goals. Horizons 10(1):20–21. 2004. Wesseldijk, B. Secondary traits make up 26% of breeding goal. Holstein International 11(6):8–11. 2004. You can rely on Interbull proofs for foreign bulls. Hoard's Dairyman 149(17):624. 2004. Zwald, N. We can breed healthier cows. Hoard's Dairyman 149(11):394. 2004.*Also published as:*
Alta Genetics News, June 23. 2004. 2003 ABS Dairy Product Management. How to interpret Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR). Breeders Journal 17(2):7. 2003. Barrett, J. International bulls share spotlight. Holstein World 100(3):35, 40. 2003. Barrett, J. The August run–stable proofs, new net merit. Holstein World 100(9):93, 96. 2003. Cassell, B. Genetic control of fertility a hot topic in Phoenix. Hoard's Dairyman 148(14):531. 2003. Cassell, B. New bull proofs for daughter fertility are here. Hoard's Dairyman 148(4):152–153. 2003. Cassell, B. Reproduction, calving traits make Net Merit more valuable. Hoard's Dairyman 148(16):614. 2003. Cassell, B. Understanding the new traits in Net Merit. Dairy Pipeline 24(12):1–2. 2003.*Also published as:*
The Virginia Dairyman 67(12):12. 2003. Daughter pregnancy rate PTA to be released. Guernsey Breeders Journal 172(1):12. 2003. Daughter pregnancy rates. Selections Summer:7. 2003. Dairy industry key to unlocking more secrets to bovine genome. Dairy Herd Management 40(3):4. 2003. Dickrell, J. Daughter pregnancy rates. Dairy Today 19(4):14. 2003. Durham, S. New evaluation traits for dairy cattle. ARS News & Events, Sept. 25. 2003. Freeman, G., and Healey, M. How are we doing genetically? Hoard's Dairyman 148(10):375. 2003. Seykora, T., and VanRaden, P.M. Changes to Net Merit ushered in with August proofs. Hoard's Dairyman 148:531. 2003. *Also published as*:
Net merit: August 2003 revisions. — VanRaden, P.M., and Seykora, T. Genetic Trends 55(3):7. 2003.  — NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, Aug. 2003. Net merit formula improved for August proofs. Jersey Journal 50(8):64. 2003. Schnell, S. Daughter pregnancy rating Q&A. Horizons 9(1):6. 2003. Schnell, S. New formula makes lifetime net merit better than ever. Horizons 9(4):6-7. 2003. Schoonmaker, K. Break the infertility barrier. Dairy Herd Management 40(3):74, 76. 2003. Selner, D. Focusing on fertility. Holstein World 100(4):32, 36. 2003. Simon, L. Sorting cows. Horizons 9(5):14. 2003. Stultz, J. Production information contributes to dairy goat breeding programs. Dairy Goat Journal 81(6):35. 2003. VerBoort, B. Wild and crazy data. California Dairy Herd Improvement 12(10):6, 10. 2003. Weigel, K., and VanRaden, P.M. Fertility is now a selection trait. Hoard's Dairyman 148:180. 2003.*Also published as:*
New evaluations offer a genetic approach to improving cow fertility. NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, Feb. 2003. Zwald, N. What exactly is daughter pregnancy rate? Hoard's Dairyman 148(17):660. 2003. 2002 3X adjustments working. Holstein World 99(12):12. 2002. Bernick, D. Probing productive life's questions. Holstein World 99(10):6. 2002. Cassell, B. Is it time to select for disease resistance? Hoard's Dairyman 147(18):716–717. 2002. Cassell, B. More genetic information on female fertility is on the way. Dairy Pipeline 23(10). 2002.*Also published as:*
The Virginia Dairyman 66(10):19. 2002. Cassell, B. We need accurate I.D.s on crossbreds. Hoard's Dairyman 147(10):393. 2002. Cassell, B. What longevity traits should you select? Hoard's Dairyman 147(6):244. 2002. Dickrell, J. DairyTalk: Don't quit on quality. Dairy Today 18(5):40. 2002. Female fertility evaluations. Alta Genetics News, Dec. 13. 2002. Genetic evaluations for fertility of cows. National DHIA/QCS 4(4):1. 2002. Holstein clone performance is slightly above average. Hoard's Dairyman 147(9):352. 2002. How does young sire sampling measure up? Hoard's Dairyman 147(14):551. 2002. Laris, M. Herd round the world. Washington Post, June 30, p. A1, A10–A11. 2002. Misidentified sires lead to inaccuracy of proofs. Hoard's Dairyman 147(1):8. 2002. Mohr, P. USDA to publish female fertility data. Dairy Today 18(10):24. 2002. Powell, R.L. Genética e inseminação artificial [Genetics and artificial insemination]. Taurus 4(14):30, 32. 2002. Pritchard, D.E. Why are cell counts going higher? Hoard's Dairyman 147(18):704. 2002. Somatic cell counts continue to rise. Hoard's Dairyman 147(8):342. 2002. VerBoort, B. USDA to introduce pregnancy rate index. California Dairy 11(9):3, 14. 2002. Weigel, K. Daughter and service sire calving ease: There's new help to avoid calving problems. Hoard's Dairyman 147:553. 2002. *Also published as:*
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