STtalks #403 - Understanding the Updates to CDCB Female Fertility Traits with Kevin Ziemba
About this episode
This episode discusses the upcoming updates to CDCB female fertility traits and their implications for dairy producers.
Big changes are coming to female fertility traits this August! On this episode of STtalks, we break down the upcoming CDCB updates to fertility traits and what they mean for dairy producers and genetic selection. Today we’ll learn about the brand-new First Service to Conception trait, break down what's changing with Daughter Pregnancy Rate, explain the updates to Cow and Heifer Conception Rates, and discuss why younger genetics are expected to see noticeable improvements. Most importantly, we learn not only about the changes but how to use these traits to make better decisions. Fertility traits are valuable tools, but because they're heavily influenced by management, knowing where they fit into your breeding strategy can make all the difference.
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