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Breeding for better hoof health

WEBHoof trimming is a common management practice among dairy farmers for curing and preventing hoof diseases. The environment also has a high influence on hoof health. Of …

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A trustworthy Hoof health index

WEBThe Hoof health index measures the bull’s daughters’ genetic ability to resist hoof diseases and includes breeding values for 10 hoof disorders grouped into seven sub-traits: Sole …

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Guide to hoof trimming cows that benefits health VikingGenetics

WEBTransition cows – part 1. Read more. Transition cows – part 2. Read more. Udder Health Learn more. Dry Cow Management Learn more. Reproduction Learn more. Hoof health …

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Nordic Total Merit Index

WEBThe Udder Health index has a weight of 19% for VikingJersey, 13% for VikingHolstein and 11% for VikingRed. The Udder Health index is strongly correlated with NTM, for …

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Udder health is essential for dairy cows

WEBThe Udder Health index is strongly correlated with NTM. The Udder Health index is a very important trait, both for dairy cows’ well-being and comfort but also for economic …

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Innovative cattle breeding

WEBHoof health; Bull search Contact Subscribe to newsletter. Innovative breeding In the Nordic countries, we have the healthiest cows with the highest milk production, and the lowest …

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Holstein cows Healthy and profitable Holstein cattle and cows

WEBUdder health; Milk solids production; Feed efficiency; Today, over 800,000 cows are recorded annually in our Nordic data system, the most complete total merit index in the …

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Innovative breeding

WEBInnovative Breeding. At VikingGenetics, we help feed the world’s expanding population and sustain the earth’s natural resources by breeding healthy, efficient, trouble-free cows. …

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How to reduce the use of antibiotics in your herd

WEBHealth problems not only cause pain and distress for dairy cattle, but they also have a huge impact on the economics of dairy and beef farms. Generally, when we address the issue …

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Healthy and profitable Holstein cattle and cows

WEBThis effort has improved the following traits for VikingHolstein: Fertility. Udder health. Milk solids production. Feed efficiency. Today, over 800,000 cows are recorded annually in …

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How to improve udder health on dairy cattle with VikingGenetics

WEBGood hygiene. Read more. Reproduction Learn more. Dry cow management Learn more. Hoof Health Learn more. Udder health is essential for dairy cows. Learn more about …

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Breed for better hoof health

WEBA bull with EBV 120 for the Sole ulcer sub-trait can reduce the disease frequency so that farm A will go from 50 to 4 cases of sole ulcer per year, and farm B will go from 200 to …

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Innovators in cattle breeding

WEBReduce antibiotics use. All the health traits that we have been breeding for in the Nordic countries for decades, are combined in the Nordic Total Merit index (NTM) with other …

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PR_ New Genetic index for ProCROSS

WEBWith its strong focus on both environmental and commercial sustainability and its long history of measuring and improving health-related traits, the cooperative …

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ProCROSS releases ranking index

WEBHybrid vigor comes in large doses for the health, fertility, and survival of dairy cows, but in smaller amounts for production and conformation. On the other hand, heritability has …

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7 Optimal cubicle design

WEBTherefore the cubicle should be minimum 245 cm long. If the cubicle is just 215 cm in total length, cows should be able to lean to the sides. Place brisket locator 175-180 cm from …

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ProCROSS crossbreeding boosts herd fertility by 20% for UK dairy

WEBMilking 600 ProCROSS cows. Farming 1,500 acres/607 ha (rented and owned) Spring and autumn calving. Cows milked twice daily through a 40:40 parlour. Yielding 4.45% fat and …

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