Chinese scientists have reported that the world’s first genetically-modified cow with high level of Omega-3 fatty acid has turned nine-months old, is healthy and expected to produce milk rich in the fatty acid essential for human health. According to Li Guangpeng, chief of the program, two embryo-cloned and genetically-modified dairy cows were born on June 23 last year. One of … Read More
Holstein Association Announces new TPI Formula
The Holstein Association USA has announced a a new Total Performance Index (TPI) formula to help recognize the needs, strengths and opportunities in the Holstein breed. The new formula has slight modifications from its last updated in May 2007. TPI is used to rank Holstein cattle and assist dairy producers worldwide in identifying superior cattle with a combination of high … Read More
European Breeding Partners Join Forces in EuroGenomics
Five European cattle breeding partners have decided to join forces to further improve results from genomic selection under the name of EuroGenomics. The cooperation will give an important boost to the reliability of genomic values for Holstein. Several European partners will aggregate the reference populations they are using for a number of Holstein breeding programs. A reference population is a … Read More
Cow Genome Debuts
Exiting news for dairymen and cattlemen! The genomes of man and dog have been joined in the scientific barnyard by the genome of the cow, an animal that walked beside them on the march to modern civilization. A team of hundreds of scientists working in more than a dozen countries yesterday published the entire DNA message — the genome — … Read More
Bio-Vet Names Sales Rep Winners
Bio-Vet, Inc., and East Central/Select Sires, one of Bio-Vet’s distribution partners, announced the winners of a sales contest recently. East Central/Select Sires representatives achieved exceptional sales of Bio-Vet products during a period from late 2007 through the spring of 2008. The contest winners included: first place, Rod Alton, Monroe, Wis.; second place, Jay Ludeman, Lake Mills, Wis.; third place, Duey … Read More
Groskreutz Takes the Reins at Accelerated Genetics
Joel Groskreutz, Reedsburg, Wis. been named the new president and CEO of Accelerated Genetics effective July 15th. Groskreutz will take over for the retiring Roger Ripley, current head of the company. Groskreutz comes to Accelerated Genetics with a vast amount of experience within the agricultural industry, particularly in sales, marketing, product development, budget administration and personnel management. He will be … Read More
Metzger New Sales Manager
Congratulations to Scott Metzger, the new area sales manager for Trans Ova Genetic’s dairy clients across the nation. In his new position, Metzger will work with elite dairy breeders, helping them utilize advanced reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer (ET) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) to create desirable offspring from top cow families. Metzger also will counsel and educate breeders … Read More
Genex Supports AJCA Scholarship Fund
Genex Cooperative, Inc., Shawano, Wis., has purchased the No. 1 lithograph print entitled “Wide Load Ahead” with its donation of $1,500 to the American Jersey Cattle Association Scholarship Funds endowment. The donation was announced at the opening of the 55th All American Jersey Sale held November 4, 2007 in Louisville, Ky. David Chamberlain, President of the American Jersey Cattle Association, … Read More
IDFA Supports Moratorium
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) President and CEO Connie Tipton has announced the support of the association’s dairy processors to FDA’s announced continued moratorium on milk and food from cloned animals. Portions of the statement appear below. “We applaud Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Connor for his common sense decision to continue the moratorium on milk from cloned animals while … Read More
Final Decision on Clones Released
I know I’m a little late posting this news, but for those of you who haven’t heard yet, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released their report that concludes that food from clonded animals and their offspring is safe. The agency has asked producers of cloned animals to continue their voluntary moratorium on the sale of meat and milk … Read More