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Alta News
In a December article published on Alta’s Website, readers learned about how genomic technology is benefitting the Holstein breed. But how is genomics working in the Jersey breed? Are Jersey genomic proofs accurately estimating future proofs? How do proven versus genomic sire selection decisions vary? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more.
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January 31st 2012
Advantage® Consultant Chrissy Meyer reports on AltaROSS, AltaRUSH and AltaCHAZ in the video below.
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Replacement heifers, whether they are raised on the farm, purchased from other dairies or contract-raised by growers, are critical to herd productivity because they represent the future milking and breeding stock in all dairy operations.
February 3rd 2012
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Dairy Basics
During the first 60 to 90 days of lactation dairy cows experience what is referred to as negative energy balance. Simply stated it is the period during early lactation when the cow's feed energy intake lags behind that necessary to support the energy expended to produce milk.
