Dairy Knowledge - August 2023

Dairy Knowledge

- Genetics Edition -

August 2023

WHAT'S NEW IN GENETICS

With each official genetic evaluation release, you will receive a quarterly update showcasing what’s new in Lactanet Genetics. In this issue we present the latest genetics articles and are looking for your input on the genetic tools and services located on the Lactanet website. Enjoy the read!

A Producer's Perspective on Research

Ever wonder what it’s like to host a research project on your farm? We sat down with JP Brouwer of Sunalta Farms to talk about his research contributions.

Check it out

Artificial Insemination
Market Share

Each year we update the national and provincial AI market share statistics based on the AI semen controller of the sires of registered dairy heifers born in Canada.

See the update

Open Industry
Session

Save the date for Lactanet’s fall Open Industry Session taking place on October 10th, where we discuss exciting research and developments related to genetics! Agenda to come.

Register here

Employee Spotlight

This past June, Lactanet’s experts attended the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) annual meeting to present their research and learn from world leading dairy scientists.

A special congratulations to our Senior Advisor for Genetic Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Filippo Miglior, who was inducted into the JDS Club 100 during the conference. This prestigious award is given to researchers who have published 100+ papers in the Journal of Dairy Science.

Learn more about Dr. Miglior in the latest episode of the ADSA podcast, Dairy Digressions!

Listen here

Have your say

We have been maintaining the genetic tools and services on both the Lactanet.ca and cdn.ca websites, but will soon be migrating fully to Lactanet.ca.

Before doing so, we are looking for your input to identify areas of improvement to the functionality of genetic tools and services to ensure that the Lactanet.ca website better meets your needs.

Take the survey

Visit Compass, a free interactive guide to genetics and profitability.
In partnership with Holstein Canada.

For the most recent genetic evaluations, visit lactanet.ca/en/genetic-evaluations/