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Curtis Vanden Berge Selected as Holstein Association USA’s 2026 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder

June 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2026 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder says he knew from a young age that dairy farming was in his future. Curtis Vanden Berge of Bakersfield, California will be recognized with this honor from Holstein Association [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Newest Release Bull 744HO18211 Mr Hulu Dagger-ET

May 20, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this DairyVoice episode of Showbox Sires, The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk about their latest bull release Dagger 744HO18211. He is the Hulu son of Lamba Danika from [Read More …]

Cheryl Vest and Emma Vos Named to Type Appraisal Staff

May 14, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Cheryl Vest, Clayton, Del., and Emma Vos, Maribel, Wis., have been named evaluators for the Linear Type Appraisal Program, according to Neal Smith, Executive Secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). Cheryl Vest brings [Read More …]

Major Updates to Female Reproductive Performance Traits Coming August 2026

May 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It’s time to start preparing for changes to Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR), Cow Conception Rate (CCR), Heifer Conception Rate (HCR), and Early First Calving (EFC) coming in August 2026! The result of a two-year foundational [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2025 Herds of Excellence

May 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Three outstanding Registered Holstein® herds have qualified for Holstein Association USA’s 2025 Herds of Excellence recognition. Each year, the award recognizes primarily homebred herds that excel in conformation and production. “The Herds of Excellence award [Read More …]

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Genomic bulls live up fully to expectations once daughters start milking

April 29, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Thanks to continuously improving breeding value estimation, the reliability of genomic breeding values for bulls has increased significantly in recent years. As a result, the breeding values of daughter-proven bulls now bring few surprises. Genomic [Read More …]

Judges Named For 2026 All American Jersey Shows

April 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Judges have been selected for the 74th All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA). The largest exhibition of Registered Jersey™ cattle in the world, the All American’s three shows will [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association: Betsy Bullard speaks with Keenan Thygesen of Farmstead Genetics

April 15, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard of Brigeen Farms in Turner, Maine speaks with Keenan Thygesen. Keenan, of Farmstead Genetics, is one of the driving forces behind the [Read More …]

Dr. Sophie Eaglen Appointed Associate Vice President of International Genetic Programs and Training at Select Sires Inc.

April 13, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Select Sires Inc. has announced the hiring of Sophie Eaglen, PhD, as Associate Vice President of International Genetic Programs and Training. In this role, Eaglen will lead and support Select Sires’ international genetic advisors by [Read More …]

April Evaluations Reflect BBR Update, International Changes

April 13, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The April 2026 evaluations are now available, with more than 93 million animals evaluated. Most changes reflect expected impacts tied to the annual Breed Base Representation (BBR) update. BBR reference population update: The annual update of [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Board Approves Updates to TPI®, New Conformation Composite, and Classification Changes to Reflect Industry Trends

March 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA’s Board of Directors has approved several important changes to respond to the current needs of Registered Holstein breeders and ensure the classification program and genetic tools keep pace with current and future [Read More …]

Holstein Association USA Board Approves Updates to TPI® Formula

March 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Holstein Association USA’s Board of Directors has approved an update to the TPI® Formula to respond to the current needs of Registered Holstein® breeders and ensure the genetic tools keep pace with current and future industry trends. [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Enrich-P 744H018394

March 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk with 70th winner of the Klussendorf Award, Joel Kietzman of Waunakee, Wisconsin. They discuss the new [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard Talks With Members of the Junior Program

March 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In episode 13 of the New England Holstein Association podcast series, Betsy Bullard talks with Maddy Poitras, Will Bullard, and Sydney Bullard. They discuss the junior program and the various activities junior members enjoy. The junior’s activities, [Read More …]

DCRC offers graduate student travel scholarship

February 25, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Graduate students: Apply for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) Scholar program. The award winner will earn an expense-paid trip to attend the DCRC Annual Meeting, Nov. 10-12, in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The application deadline [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Introduces their New Bull REASON RC

February 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk about their new bull Release REASON RC 744HO18232. Their guest for this episode is Trent Hendrickson [Read More …]

Genetics: What to Expect in April

February 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The final review process for the proposed April evaluation changes and additions is underway. As a part of this process, independent review is conducted at an international level by Interbull and by CDCB groups – [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Alonzo Red

February 3, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires talk with Jeff Benedict of Premier Select Sires on the newly released bull Alonzo Red 744HO18070. They discuss the story of Alonzo’s dam and how she was [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott’s Interview About His Ongoing Cancer Battle With Dr. Dennis Sanders

January 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this unique episode of DairyVoice, host Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Dr. Dennis Sanders, his Oncologist for the past 25 years, about the many aspects of this disease. They discuss Tim’s attitude [Read More …]

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard, Beth Kennett and Beth Hodge Talk About The Big E

January 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of The New England Holstein Association podcast series, Betsy Bullard talks with Beth Kennett and Beth Hodge, both Eastern Expo Trustees. They discuss what’s unique about this expo and what it has [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott Talks With Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holstein in Italy

January 16, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this DairyVoice episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires interviews Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holstein in Italy. Marco and Castelverde are among the biggest names in the global holstein [Read More …]

Select Sires announces leadership realignment to serve the global market best

January 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ron Schuller has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer, where he will focus on innovative business initiatives as well as global brand and marketing strategy. Schuller joined the company in 2023 as Chief Operating Officer [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott Interviews Clark Woodmansee, winner of The 83rd Klussendorf Award

January 2, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow by DairyBusiness News and DairyVoice, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Clark Woodmansee, recent winner of the Klussendorf Award. They discuss their combined passion [Read More …]

Merry Christmas to Our Dairy Farming Community

December 25, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season surrounds us with its warmth, we want to take a moment to celebrate you—the hardworking men and women who keep our dairy industry thriving. [Read More …]

Obituary: Ronald Long of Select Sires

December 12, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ronald Gene Long, age 87, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2025 at The Bluebird Retirement Community with his beloved family at his side. He was a dedicated 30-year associate of Select Sires, [Read More …]

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071

December 11, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow, Showbox Sires announces the release of their latest bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071. Tim Abbott speaks with Mike Duckett and Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holsteins in [Read More …]

Gratitude and Growth: A Thanksgiving Message to Our Dairy Community

November 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As Thanksgiving approaches, we at DairyBusiness News want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you—our readers, partners, and the hardworking individuals who make the dairy industry thrive. Your dedication to producing [Read More …]

New DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott talks with Meino Annema about her role at Holstein International

November 15, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott with Showbox Sires continues his series Evolution of the Great Cow with an interview of Meino Annema of Holstein International. They discuss Meino’s role with HI and her [Read More …]

Influential Polled sire LUSTER-P passes away

October 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Select Sires announces the passing of 7HO14160 Cherry-Lily Zip LUSTER-P-ET. LUSTER-P passed away just weeks shy of his ninth birthday and will be remembered as one of the best customer satisfaction sires of all time. [Read More …]

Connecticut dairyman wins the 2025 Klussendorf Award

October 3, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Clark Woodmansee III of Preston, Conn., was presented the 83rd Klussendorf Award, the highest recognition given to a dairy cattle showman in the United States during the 58th World Dairy Expo. Cull certainly has all [Read More …]

Curtis Vanden Berge Selected as Holstein Association USA’s 2026 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder

Showbox Sires Newest Release Bull 744HO18211 Mr Hulu Dagger-ET

Cheryl Vest and Emma Vos Named to Type Appraisal Staff

Major Updates to Female Reproductive Performance Traits Coming August 2026

Holstein Association USA Recognizes 2025 Herds of Excellence

Genomic bulls live up fully to expectations once daughters start milking

Judges Named For 2026 All American Jersey Shows

New England Holstein Association: Betsy Bullard speaks with Keenan Thygesen of Farmstead Genetics

Dr. Sophie Eaglen Appointed Associate Vice President of International Genetic Programs and Training at Select Sires Inc.

April Evaluations Reflect BBR Update, International Changes

Holstein Association USA Board Approves Updates to TPI®, New Conformation Composite, and Classification Changes to Reflect Industry Trends

Holstein Association USA Board Approves Updates to TPI® Formula

Showbox Sires Releases Bull Enrich-P 744H018394

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard Talks With Members of the Junior Program

DCRC offers graduate student travel scholarship

Showbox Sires Introduces their New Bull REASON RC

Genetics: What to Expect in April

Showbox Sires Releases New Bull Alonzo Red

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott’s Interview About His Ongoing Cancer Battle With Dr. Dennis Sanders

New England Holstein Association Podcast: Betsy Bullard, Beth Kennett and Beth Hodge Talk About The Big E

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott Talks With Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holstein in Italy

Select Sires announces leadership realignment to serve the global market best

DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott Interviews Clark Woodmansee, winner of The 83rd Klussendorf Award

Merry Christmas to Our Dairy Farming Community

Obituary: Ronald Long of Select Sires

Showbox Sires Releases Their Latest Bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071

Gratitude and Growth: A Thanksgiving Message to Our Dairy Community

New DairyVoice Podcast: Tim Abbott talks with Meino Annema about her role at Holstein International

Influential Polled sire LUSTER-P passes away

Connecticut dairyman wins the 2025 Klussendorf Award

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage