Popular press articles

2008

• A gain, but not enough. Jersey J. 55(7):17. 2008.

• Abortions highest in summer; average 1.6 percent. Hoard's Dairyman 153:404. 2008.

• "All breed" genetic evaluations are here. The Virginia Dairyman Jan.(5):30–31. 2008.

• Bierma, J. New revolution! Holstein International 15(7):7. 2008.

• Caldwell, E. The big switch? [from 4 to 3 sire evaluations each year]. Progressive Dairyman 22(13):69. 2008.

• Cassell, B. Genome-tested bulls may soon reach the market. Hoard's Dairyman 153:474. 2008.

• Cassell, B. High-fertility bulls are just a bit different. Hoard's Dairyman 153:283. 2008.

• Cassell, B. Like schools, genetic evaluations put cows in different classes. Hoard's Dairyman 153:142. 2008.

• Cassell, B. New fertility evaluations better define sire impact. Hoard's Dairyman 153:542. 2008.

• Cassell, B. Use genetics to improve calving ease and calf survival. The Virginia Dairyman June(9):24. 2008.

• Cassell, B. We've made some progress in controlling inbreeding. Hoard's Dairyman 153:231. 2008.

• Dechow, C.D. Is fertility heritable? Hoard's West 10:W-60–W-61. 2008.

• Dickrell, J. Genomics debut. Dairy Today 23(5):26. 2008.

• Edlund, D. Usable identification in dairy records. California Dairy 17(5):12. 2008.

• Genetic evaluation schedule for 2008. Jersey J. 55(1):60. 2008.

• Genetic selection for reproduction. Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council Newslett. 2(1). 2008.

• Goodling, R. Genetic selection: A more profitable future generation of cows. Lancaster Farming, Feb. 16:E27. 2008.

• Hansen, P.J. Genetics can improve fertility. Hoard's Dairyman 153:10. 2008.

• Hoard's Dairyman staff. Code busters just made top genetics easier to find. Hoard's Dairyman 153:293. 2008.

• Hoard's Dairyman staff. Finding your way through sire proofs. Hoard's Dairyman 153:116. 2008.

• Hoard's has heard … The first cloned bull being commercially marketed. Hoard's Dairyman 153:327. 2008.

• Holsteins still dominate the national dairy herd. Hoard's Dairyman 153:532. 2008.

• ICAR session: Genomics to agri-terrorism to visual image analysis. Holstein World 105(8):28–29. 2008.

• Jersey jargon [genetic-economic indexes]. Jersey J. 55(2):48. 2008.

• Jersey ranks first among all breeds for productive life in April USDA evaluations. Jersey J. 55(5):88. 2008.

• Jerseys rank No. 1 for Productive Life among main breeds. Hoard's West 10:W-87. 2008.

• Lawlor, T. Genomic selection. Holstein Pulse Spring:18–19. 2008.

• Lawlor, T. Hey, these daughter pregnancy rate (DPR) values are pretty good! Holstein Pulse Winter:10–11. 2008.

• McGinnis, L., S. Durham, A. Perry, J. Suszkiw, and D. Comis. Genomics, phenomics research paves the way for improved animal health and productivity. Agric. Res. 56(7):12–16. 2008.

• Ott, T.L. Dry off dilemma. Lancaster Farming, Jan. 18:E22. 2008.

• Rogers, G.W., C.P. Van Tassell, P.M. VanRaden, and G.R. Wiggans. Four ways genomic selection will change dairy cattle genetic improvement in the near future. Progressive Dairyman 22(8):14–17. 2008.
  Also published as:
• Will genomic selection change the way sires are chosen, evaluated, sampled and marketed? Genetic Trends 60(3):6–8. 2008.

• Savage, D. And now to reality: Getting value from genomics. Holstein Inter. 15(9):8–9. 2008.

• Savage, D. Genomics (marker testing) is arriving … and now for real! Holstein Inter. 15(4):8–9. 2008.

• Schnell, S. Sire conception rate replaces ERCR. Horizons 14(3):10. 2008.

• Schnell. S. The cow of the future. Horizons 14(1):6–7. 2008.

• Selner, D. A new era of evaluations as arrived. Holstein World 105(5):41. 2008.

• Selner, D. Is the future genetics or genomics? Holstein World 105(9):38, 40. 2008.

• Seminars scheduled on calf growth, genomic-based sire evaluations. Jersey J. 55(2):80. 2008.

• Simon, L. Health traits and breakfast. Horizons 14(1):8–9. 2008.

• Stevenson, J. We're moving forward on repro issues. Hoard's Dairyman 153:16. 2008.

• Welper, B., and E. Topper. Sire conception rate (SCR) evaluation to improve A.I. programs. Progressive Dairyman 22(11):18–20. 2008.

• Weigel, K. Calving ability. Genetic Trends 60(2):2, 5. 2008.

• Weigel, K. Can we improve fertility and mastitis resistance through selection? Genetic Trends 60(1):7. 2008.

• Wilson, R. Leaping into the genome. Horizons 14(3):12–13. 2008.

2007

• ABS Global. Breed long lasting cows. Tech. Serv., Dairy Resources, Genet. Mgt., Jan. 25. Online. 2007.

• Aim for 55-day dry period for top production. Jersey J. 54(6):73–74. 2007.

• Better productive life. Dairy Today's Elite Producer Nov.:8. 2007.

• Calf survival added to Lifetime Net Merit score. Frederick News-Post, Mar. 19, p. A-8. 2007.

• Cassell, B.G. All breed animal model is a major change. Dairy Pipeline 28(5):1. 2007.
  Also published as:
• The Virginia Dairyman 71(6):17. 2007.

• Cassell, B.G. DHI notes. The Virgina Dairyman 71(6):20. 2007.

• Cassell, B.G. Fluorescent snapshots may enhance sire evaluations. Hoard's Dairyman 152:711. 2007.

• Cassell, B.G. Genetic evaluations will now cross breed barriers. Hoard's Dairyman 152:449. 2007.

• Cassell, B. Pure or cross, bull proofs fit both mating plans. Hoard's Dairyman 152:636. 2007.

• Cassell, B.G. Research addresses heifer fertility. Hoard's Dairyman 152:77. 2007.

• Changes to May Jersey genetic evaluations. Jersey J. 54(6):40, 42. 2007.

• Coburn, A. ADSA take home notes. Horizon 13(3):15. 2007.

• Dairy Herd news source. Use genetic evaluations to improve your herd. Dairy Herd Mgt., Jan. 9. Online. 2007.

• Dalton, J.C. Are you satisfied with the fertility of your Holstein heifers? Progressive Dairyman. 21(9):13–15. 2007.

• DCR reflects milk records' accuracy level. Milking Shorthorn J. 88(6):24. 2007.

• Developing profitable genetics for today and tomorrow. Breeders Journal 20(3):8–9. 2007.

• Dickrell, J. Proof positives. Dairy Today 22(5):32. 2007.

• Durham, S. Genetic evaluations help breed better bossies. Agric. Res. 55(1):11. 2007.
  Also published as:
• Amer. Acad. of Anti-Aging Medicine Anti-Aging Library, Jan. 30. Online. 2007.
• Calif. Dairy 16(1):22. 2007.
• Farm & Ranch Guide, Jan. 18. Online. 2007.
• High Plains/Midwest Ag J., Feb. 1. Online. 2007.
• Minn. Farm Guide, Feb. 3. Online. 2007.
• Ont. Cattlemen's Assoc. Comm., Jan. 12. Online. 2007.
• In the news. Progressive Dairyman 21(2):5. 2007.
• Res. Watch, Jan. Online. 2007.
• ScienceDaily.com, Jan. 26. Online. 2007.
• ScienceNewsDen.com, Mar. 26. Online. 2007.
• TheDairySite.com, Jan. Online. 2007.
• Vet. Sci. Tomorrow, Feb. 6. Online. 2007.

• Ellison, B. Genetic evaluations help breed better bossies. USDA Office of Communications' Broadcast Media & Tech. Ctr. video news release. 2007.

• Focus on research: Milking speed in Brown Swiss. Inter. Dairy Topics 6(5):37. 2007.

• Genetic evaluation changes. Genetic Trends 59(2):9. 2007.

• Goodling, R. Merit indexes designed to help breeders. Farmshine 28(37):7. 2007.

• Hansen, L.B. The role of genetics in cow longevity. Progressive Dairyman 21(9):17, 19–20. 2007.

• Hoard's Dairyman staff. DHI somatic cell levels continue to decline. Hoard's Dairyman 152:444.

• Hoard's Dairyman staff. Why all gestations aren't equal. Hoard's Dairyman 152:566. 2007.

• How do breeds compare for calving difficulty? Hoard's Dairyman 152:208. 2007.

• Jersey continues as first for productive life. Jersey J. 54(6):42. 2007.

• Jersey jargon [expected future inbreeding]. Jersey J. 54(10):26, 33. 2007.

• Jersey jargon [productive life]. Jersey J. 54(4):56. 2007.

• Jersey remains first in industry for productive life. Jersey J. 54(9):84. 2007.

• Kendall, D. The soapbox … [multibreed evaluation]. Milking Shorthorn J. 88(3):4. 2007.

• Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary [promote the breed at every opportunity]. Brown Swiss Bull. 86(11):6. 2007.

• King. T. Good genetics and milk production records are key to Caprikorn Farm's success in producing top milking Saanens. Dairy Goat J. 8(6):16–19. 2007.

• Linderoth, S. Make her more fertile. Dairy Herd Mgt. 44(5):24–26. 2007.

• National Dairy Herd Information Association. DCR reflects milk records' accuracy level. Holstein World 104(12):33. 2007.

• Neitzel, R. Roger's record news: All-breed animal model evaluations – May 2007. Brown Swiss Bull. 86(6):12. 2007.

• Norman to be recognized as Guest of Honor. Jersey J. 54(9):69. 2007.

• Norman, H.D., and Wright, J.R. Genetics can improve fertility by 15 percent. Hoard's Dairyman 152:350. 2007.

• Pritchard, D.E. You can breed for low somatic cell counts. Hoard's Dairyman 152:648–649. 2007

• Quaife, T. Another piece of the puzzle, when trying to solve fertility problems …. Dairy Herd Mgt. 44(5):20, 22. 2007.

• Sattler, J. Lifetime Net Merit considers differences among sires in stillbirth rate. Holstein World. Online bonus feature, Jan. 18. 2007.

• Savage, D. In-breeding: is it the path to disaster? Holstein Inter. 14(9):8–11. 2007.

• Schnell, S. Improvements and enhancements made to proof evaluations. Horizons 13(2):12–13. 2007.

• Schnell, S. The genetic merit of A.I. sires versus herd bulls. Horizons 13(1):9. 2007.

• Selner, D. Genetic evaluations—The rest of the story. Holstein World 104(8):52, 54. 2007.

• Selner, D. New TPI adds more emphasis on health traits. Holstein World 104(6):87–88. 2007.

• Soapbox …, The [summary of evaluations]. Milking Shorthorn J. 88(5):4. 2007.

• Stanek, K. Productive life: Cows that stay in the herd longer. Genetic Trends 59(4):12. 2007.

• Synch programs improve herd repro performance. Hoard's Dairyman 152:164. 2007.

• VanRaden, P., and Tooker, M. Genetic evaluations using combined data from all breeds and crossbred cows. TheDairysite.com, May. Online. 2007.

• What about short dry periods for Jerseys. Hoard's Dairyman 152:332. 2007.

• Weigel, K.A. Genetic improvement of dairy cow longevity. eXtension.org. Online. 2007.

• Weigel, K.A. Impact of genetic selection on female fertility. eXtension.org. Online. 2007.

• Weigel, K.A. It's sire summary time … zero in on the information you really need. Horizons 13(3):4–5. 2007.
  Also published as:
• eXtension.org. Online. 2007.

• Weigel, K.A. Net merit and its use in genetic improvement programs. eXtension.org. Online. 2007.

• Wilson, R. The synchronized trend. Horizons 13(2):22. 2007.

• Wilson, R. Then and now: A leader in research. Horizons 13(2):18. 2007.

2006

• An index for stillbirths in the Holstein breed. Hoard's Dairyman 151:146. 2006.

• Bierma, J. Vitality of calves: Which bloodlines provide perspective? Holstein Inter. 13(9):28–31. 2006.

• Cassell, B. Changes are in store for productive life. Hoard's Dairyman 151:299. 2006.

• Cassell, B. Cull difficult calving genes. Hoard's Dairyman 151:644. 2006.

• Cassell, B. Genetic evaluations for stillbirths in August 2006 proofs. Dairy Pipeline 27(6):1. 2006.
  Also published as:
• The Virginia Dairyman 70(6):5. 2006.

• Cassell, B. Net Merit gets a new look this August. Hoard's Dairyman 151:488. 2006.

• Cassell, B. Sire evaluations for health and fitness traits. Virginia Coop. Ext. Publ. 404-087 (revised). 2006.
  Also published as:
• eXtension.org. Online. 2007.

• Cassell, B. The merit indexes – 2006 version.. Virginia Coop. Ext. Publ. 404-088 (revised). 2006.
  Also published as:
• eXtension.org. Online. 2007.

• Cassell, B. They're tracking dead calves. Hoard's Dairyman 151:383. 2006.

• Cole, J.B., Goodling, Jr., R.C., Wiggans, G.R., and VanRaden, P.M. Genetic calving ease study on crossbreds. Jersey J. 53(3):83–84. 2006.
  Also published as:
• TheDairySite.com, Dec. Online. 2006.

• Dickrell, J. Cell counts creep up. Dairy Today 21(6):14. 2006.

• Dickrell, J. Jerseys lead in longevity. Dairy Today 21(6):27. 2006.

• Fredenburg, T. Interview with Dr. Duane Norman on genetic requirements for grazing dairy cattle. DairyCast 0020, Dec. 19. 2006.

• Haskins, P. Easy does it: The value of calving ability. Horizons 12(4):18–19. 2006

• Heifers are calving earlier but breeding back slower. Hoard's Dairyman 151:80. 2006.

• Hutchison, J.L., Kuhn, M.T., and Norman, H.D. Dry period length affects components, breeding, and SCC. Hoard's Dairyman 151:484. 2006.

• Hutchison, J.L., Kuhn, M.T., and Norman, H.D. How dry periods affect lifetime production. Hoard's Dairyman 151:526–527. 2006.

• Jersey jargon [predicted producing ability and yield deviation]. Jersey J. 53(11):70, 53. 2006.

• Jersey jargon [predicted transmitting ability]. Jersey J. 53(12):26. 2006.

• Jersey Productive Life continues to lead all breeds. Jersey J. 53(6):61. 2006.
  Also published as:
• By new method, Jersey remains first among all breeds for Productive Life. Jersey J. 53(9):40. 2006.
• Jerseys exceed productive life of other breeds. Calif. Dairy 16(3):18. 2007.
• Jerseys lead all breeds for productive life. Farmshine 27(37):17, 20. 2006.
• Jersey ranks first among all breeds for productive life in February evaluations. Jersey J. 54(4):40. 2007.

• Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary [net merit]. Brown Swiss Bull. 85(6):60. 2006.

• Kuhn, M.T., Hutchison, J.L., and Norman, H.D. Let's look again at evaluating dry period length. Hoard's Dairyman 151:434–435. 2006.

• Lawlor, T. Where are we headed? Listen to what the cows are saying. Holstein Pulse Summer:16–17. 2006.

• Linderoth, S. New tool to stem stillbirths. Dairy Herd Mgt. 43(8):28. 2006.

• Net Merit gets new look this August. 2006. Genetic Trends 53(3):6. 2006.

• New ways of finding top A.I. bulls. 2006. Hoard's Dairyman 151:788. 2006.

• Selner, D. What changes were made to genetic evaluations. Holstein World 103(9):25. 2006.

• Seykora, T., VanRaden, P.M., and Cole, J.B. Net merit receives face-lift. Hoard's Dairyman 151:557. 2006.

• Simon, L. Lifetime net merit 2006: Building more profitable cows. Horizons 12(3):6–7. 2006.

• Suszkiw, J. New technique to tap bulls for breeding. ARS News & Events: Aug. 24. Online. 2006.
  Also published as:
• Progressive Dairyman 20(10). 2006.

• Time is right to aggressively sample young sires. Jersey J. 53(5):58–59. 2006.

• Vance, J. Genome-enhanced selection could replace dairy bull progeny testing. Brownfield Ag News for America, Aug. 31. Online. 2006.

• VanRaden, P. Letters about … calf survival (1). Holstein Inter. 13(11):42. 2006.

• VanRaden, P., Dematwewa, M., Pearson, R., and Tooker, M. Productive life credits for cows revised. Calif. Dairy. 15(9):18. 2006.

• When was your calf born? Hoard's Dairyman 151:366. 2006.

• Which American total index would you choose: TPI or NM? 2006. Holstein Inter. 13(11):18–21. 2006.

• Zwald, N. Taking the guesswork out of stillbirths. AltaPreg InTouch 2(3):2–3. 2006.
  Also published as:
• Alta Genet. News, Aug. 22. Online. 2006.

2005

• 60-Day dry period still most common in U.S. Holsteins. Hoard’s Dairyman 150(7):260. 2005.

• ABS profit power and trait definitions. Breeders J. 18(4):4–5. 2005.

• Base change [Items of Importance]. The Red Bloodlines 78(January):4. 2005.

• Cole, J.B. How can we genetically improve dairy cattle health? The Dairy Focus 6(4):3. 2005.

• Coburn, A. Crossbreeding: is it the dairyman's next magic pill? Holstein World 102(6):86, 88. 2005.

• Cows need to be bred more quickly after calving. Hoard's Dairyman 150:656. 2005.

• Dickrell, J. U.S. genetic base changes in February. Dairy Today 20(1):18. 2005.

• Genetic base is implemented for yield. ADGA Genet. Online. 2005.

• Faust, M. Answering the million dollar questions about genetic traits [part 1]. Breeders J. 18(2):2, 4. 2005.

• Faust, M. Answering the million dollar questions about genetic traits [part 2]. Breeders J. 18(3):2–4. 2005.

• Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary. Brown Swiss Bull. 84(1):4. 2005.

• Linderoth, S. Contemplating crossbreeding? Dairy Herd Mgt. 42(3):53–54, 56, 58. 2005.

• Meland, O. What changes took place in the February 2005 summary? Genetic Trends 57(1):4–5. 2005.

• Meyer, P. Calving ease: Not just for heifers. Alta Genet. News, Oct. 18. Online. 2005.

• National sire evaluations are more reliable than regional. Hoard’s Dairyman 150(5):164. 2005.

• Powell, R.L. Types of genetic bases. Jersey J. 52(1):80. 2005.

• Pritchard, D.E. Somatic cell counts continue to decline in DHI herds. Hoard's Dairyman 150:792. 2005.

• PTA values to change with genetic base update. Jersey J. 52(1):80. 2005.

• Savage, D. Getting them sampled accurately. Holstein Inter. 12(10):16–19. 2005.

• Sattler, C. Adjust your selection standards in 2005. Selections Jan.:3. 2005.

• Selner, D. A new genetic report card and more improvements. Holstein World 102(1):86. 2005.

• Simon, L. Fertility and reproduction: Can genetics make a difference? Horizons 11(3):18. 2005.

• Somatic cell count levels dropped last year. Hoard's Dairyman 150:631. 2005.

• Somatic cell testing doesn’t guarantee better milk quality. Hoard’s Dairyman 150(6):216. 2005.

• Updating the genetic base. Brown Swiss Bull. 84(1):6, 12 2005..

• VanRaden, P.M., and Tooker, M.E. Genetic base change in February. Calif. Dairy 14(1):18. 2005.

• Weigel, K. Productive life builds long-lasting cows. Hoard's Dairyman 150:772. 2005.

2004

• Are we sampling too many bulls? Holstein Inter. 11(11):8–9. 2004.

• Bentley, S. Dairy form: What form is most functional and profitable? Breeders J. 17(1):1. 2004.

• Cassell, B. February's base change highlights genetic progress. Hoard's Dairyman 149(20):786-787. 2004.

• Cassell, B. Genetic base to change in February 2005. Dairy Pipeline 25/26(12/1):3–4. 2004.
  Also published as:
• The Virginia Dairyman 68(11):7, 9. 2004.

• Cassell, B.G. Herd life is an important trait to most dairy producers. Dairy Pipeline 25(6):1. 2004.
  Also published as:
• The Virginia Dairyman 68(6):12. 2004.

• Cassell, B. It takes science to turn records into proofs. Hoard's Dairyman 149(12):453. 2004.

• Cassell, B. We can change lowly heritable traits. Hoard's Dairyman 149(4):152. 2004.

• Clones show small difference from full siblings. Hoard's Dairyman 149(8):288. 2004.

• Dickrell, J. More milk, more losses. Dairy Today 20(8):30. 2004.

• Dickrell, J. Optimal dry period. Dairy Today 20(8):25. 2004.

• Evaluating the evaluations [editorial]. Jersey J. 51(12):17. 2004.

• Jersey Productive Life leads U.S. dairy industry. Jersey J. 51(8):45. 2004.

• Kendall, D. Thoughts from the Secretary. Brown Swiss Bull. 83(11):4. 2004.

• Lawlor, T. Superior Holstein genetics: The facts about crossbreeding. The Holstein Pulse Spring:10–11, 13. 2004.

• Milk somatic cell levels are holding steady. Hoard's Dairyman 149(7):268. 2004.

• Overton, M.W. Economic advantages of A.I. use on dairies. Breeders J. 17(1):6–7, 9. 2004.

• Powell, R.L., Sieber, M., and Hubbard, S.M. Understanding 2005 genetic base updates. NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, Dec. Online. 2004.
  Also published as:
• Alta Genetic News, Jan. 12. Online. 2005.
• Base genética 2005: Cambios que pueden afectar su selección. NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, Dec. Online. 2004.
• Leite—Mudanças na base genética—2005. SEMEIA, Art. Técn., Genét., Feb. 20. Online. 2005.
• Understanding 2005 genetic base updates. Ayrshire Digest 91(1):8–9, 25. 2005.

• Sattler, C. Genetic evaluations for health and fertility traits—helpful but handle with care. Selections Fall:12–13. 2004.

• Schnell, S. Genetic prediction: all the bulls will go down! Horizons 10(4):8–9. 2004.

• Starkenburg, R. Dairy form: Is too much a bad thing? Milking Shorthorn J. 85(6):18. 2004.

• Visser, R. Lifetime net merit index reflects your breeding goals. Horizons 10(1):20–21. 2004.

• Wesseldijk, B. Secondary traits make up 26% of breeding goal. Holstein Inter. 11(6):8–11. 2004.

• You can rely on Interbull proofs for foreign bulls. Hoard's Dairyman 149(17):624. 2004.

• Zwald, N. We can breed healthier cows. Hoard's Dairyman 149(11):394. 2004.
  Also published as:
  • Alta Genet. News, June 23. Online. 2004.

2003

• ABS Dairy Product Management. How to interpret Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR). Breeders J. 17(2):7. 2003.

• Barrett, J. International bulls share spotlight. Holstein World 100(3):35, 40. 2003.

• Barrett, J. The August run–stable proofs, new net merit. Holstein World 100(9):93, 96. 2003.

• Cassell, B. Genetic control of fertility a hot topic in Phoenix. Hoard's Dairyman 148(14):531. 2003.

• Cassell, B. New bull proofs for daughter fertility are here. Hoard's Dairyman 148(4):152–153. 2003.

• Cassell, B. Reproduction, calving traits make Net Merit more valuable. Hoard's Dairyman 148(16):614. 2003.

• Cassell, B. Understanding the new traits in Net Merit. Dairy Pipeline 24(12):1–2. 2003.
  Also published as:
• The Virginia Dairyman 67(12):12. 2003.

• Daughter pregnancy rate PTA to be released. Guernsey Breeders J. 172(1):12. 2003.

• Daughter pregnancy rates. Selections Summer:7. 2003.

• Dairy industry key to unlocking more secrets to bovine genome. Dairy Herd Mgt. 40(3):4. 2003.

• Dickrell, J. Daughter pregnancy rates. Dairy Today 19(4):14. 2003.

• Durham, S. New evaluation traits for dairy cattle. ARS News & Events, Sept. 25. Online. 2003.

• Freeman, G., and Healey, M. How are we doing genetically? Hoard's Dairyman 148(10):375. 2003.

• Seykora, T., and VanRaden, P.M. Changes to Net Merit ushered in with August proofs. Hoard's Dairyman 148:531. 2003.
  Also published as:
• Net merit: August 2003 revisions.
  — VanRaden, P.M., and Seykora, T. Genetic Trends 55(3):7. 2003.
  — NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, Aug. Online. 2003.

• Net merit formula improved for August proofs. Jersey J. 50(8):64. 2003.

• Schnell, S. Daughter pregnancy rating Q&A. Horizons 9(1):6. 2003.

• Schnell, S. New formula makes lifetime net merit better than ever. Horizons 9(4):6-7. 2003.

• Schoonmaker, K. Break the infertility barrier. Dairy Herd Mgt. 40(3):74, 76. 2003.

• Selner, D. Focusing on fertility. Holstein World 100(4):32, 36. 2003.

• Simon, L. Sorting cows. Horizons 9(5):14. 2003.

• Stultz, J. Production information contributes to dairy goat breeding programs. Dairy Goat J. 81(6):35. 2003.

• VerBoort, B. Wild and crazy data. Calif. Dairy Herd Improvement 12(10):6, 10. 2003.

• Weigel, K., and VanRaden, P.M. Fertility is now a selection trait. Hoard's Dairyman 148:180. 2003.
  Also published as:
• New evaluations offer a genetic approach to improving cow fertility. NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, Feb. Online. 2003.

• Zwald, N. What exactly is daughter pregnancy rate? Hoard's Dairyman 148(17):660. 2003.

2002

• 3X adjustments working. Holstein World 99(12):12. 2002.

• Bernick, D. Probing productive life's questions. Holstein World 99(10):6. 2002.

• Cassell, B. Is it time to select for disease resistance? Hoard's Dairyman 147(18):716–717. 2002.

• Cassell, B. More genetic information on female fertility is on the way. Dairy Pipeline 23(10). 2002.
  Also published as:
• The Virginia Dairyman 66(10):19. 2002.

• Cassell, B. We need accurate I.D.s on crossbreds. Hoard's Dairyman 147(10):393. 2002.

• Cassell, B. What longevity traits should you select? Hoard's Dairyman 147(6):244. 2002.

• Dickrell, J. DairyTalk: Don't quit on quality. Dairy Today 18(5):40. 2002.

• Female fertility evaluations. Alta Genet. News, Dec. 13. Online. 2002.

• Genetic evaluations for fertility of cows. Natl. DHIA/QCS 4(4):1. 2002.

• Holstein clone performance is slightly above average. Hoard's Dairyman 147(9):352. 2002.

• How does young sire sampling measure up? Hoard's Dairyman 147(14):551. 2002.

• Laris, M. Herd round the world. Washington Post, June 30, p. A1, A10–A11. 2002.

• Misidentified sires lead to inaccuracy of proofs. Hoard's Dairyman 147(1):8. 2002.

• Mohr, P. USDA to publish female fertility data. Dairy Today 18(10):24. 2002.

• Powell, R.L. Genética e inseminação artificial [Genetics and artificial insemination]. Taurus 4(14):30, 32. 2002.

• Pritchard, D.E. Why are cell counts going higher? Hoard's Dairyman 147(18):704. 2002.

• Somatic cell counts continue to rise. Hoard's Daryman 147(8):342. 2002.

• VerBoort, B. USDA to introduce pregnancy rate index. California Dairy 11(9):3, 14. 2002.

• Weigel, K. Daughter and service sire calving ease: There's new help to avoid calving problems. Hoard's Dairyman 147:553. 2002.
  Also published as:
• Breeders J. 16(3):8–9. 2002.

• Weigel, K. Zero in on the information you really need. Hoard's Dairyman 147(5):182. 2002.

2001

• Cassell, B. Make somatic cell score proofs work. Hoard's Dairyman 146(18):701. 2001.

• Becker, H. Animal Improvement Programs Lab honored for technology transfer. ARS News & Events, Feb. 7. Online. 2001.

• Norman, H.D. The genetic challenge: will Jersey breeders meet it? Jersey J. 48(2):18–19. 2001.

• Unbiased "S" bulls. Dairy Today 17(9):29. 2001.

• When was that show calf really born? Hoard's Dairyman 146(16):602. 2001.

2000

• Hansen, L., Powell, R., Sieber, M., and Casanova, D. Aqui, alla y en todas partes. Infortambo 134:92–94. 2000.

• Plourd, R. Expect genetic changes. Dairy Herd. Mgt., July 1. Online. 2000.

• Powell, R.L., Sieber, M., and Hubbard, S. Los cambios de base. Infortambo 137:2–4. 2000.

• VanRaden, P.M., and Powell, R.L. True protein's impact on USDA evaluations. Calif. Dairy 9(7):20–21:2000.

1999

• Becker, H. The future builds on the past—Getting more milk from fewer cows. Agric. Res. 47(12):32–33. 1999.

• Franck, R. The ins and outs of indexes. Dairy Herd. Mgt., Mar. 1. Online. 1999.

• Powell, R., Sieber, M., and Hubbard S. What NOT to look for in advertisements for genetics. Holstein J. 61(12):70, 72. 1999.
  Also published as:
• Jersey J. 47(8):44–45. 2000.
• NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, June. Online. 2001.
• Que no mirar en un anuncio de genetica. NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, June. Online. 2001.
• Que no mirar en un anuncio de genetica. Nuestro Holando, May, p. 43. 1999.

• USDA evaluation changes for August 2000. NAAB Electronic Resource Guide. Online. 1999.
  Also published as:
• Alterações na avaliação do USDA para Agosto de 2000. Electronic Resource Guide. Online. 1999
• Cambios en las evaluaciones del USDA para Agosto del 2.000. Electronic Resource Guide. Online. 1999

• Wiggans, G.R., and Hubbard, S.M. Genetic evaluation of yield and conformation traits of dairy goats. Amer. Dairy Goat Assn. News and Events, 2nd quarter, p. 11. 1999.

1998

• Anderson, C. Service aims to find best. Star Beacon, Mar. 9, p. CS. 1998.

• Becker, H. INTERBULL shows how U.S. bulls stack up. Agric. Res. 46(2):16. 1998.
  Also published as:
• INTERBULL helps U.S. cows meet world's best bulls. ARS News & Events, Feb. 25. Online. 1998.

• Franck, R. Tools to limit inbreeding. Dairy Herd. Mgt., Dec. 1. Online. 1998.

• Gengler, N., et al. Genetic evaluations for color breeds. Guernsey Breeders' J., Mar., p. 144. 1998.

• Powell, R.L. Frequency of genetic evaluations: Two times per year vs 4 times per year. Red Bloodlines 21(March):12. 1998.

• Sieber, M., Powell, R.L., and Hubbard, S. Como converter corretamente as provas para o pta americano. ImagemRural 6(56):17–19. 1998.
  Also published as:
• Buscando la forma correcta para convertir a HPT U.S.A.? Accelerated Genet. Novedades de Genét. 6(1):1, 4–5, 1999.
• Estas buscando la forma correcta de convertir las pruebas de otoros paises al PTA de los EE UU. Nuestro Holando. 1999.

• Powell, R.L., Sieber, M., and Hubbard, S.M. Looking for the right way to convert to U.S. PTA? Ag-Link Inter., Nov. Online. 1998.
  Also published as:
• Holstein World Online, Jan. 1999.
• NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, Aug. Online. 2004.

• Sieber, M., Powell, R., and Hubbard, S. International genetic evaluations: don't let the numbers confuse you! Holstein World 95(9):30, 32. 1998.
  Also published as:
• Ag-Link Inter., June. Online. 1998.
• Avaliações genéticas internacionais: nao fique confuso com os números. ImagemRural Leite 5(52):14–15. 1998.
• Avaliações genéticas inernacinoais: nao fique confuso com os números. NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, July. Online. 2001.
• Evaluaciones genéticas internacionales: No permita que los números lo confundan! NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, July. Online. 2001.
• Evaluaciones internacionales: No permita que los números lo confundan! Nuestro Holando 454:53–57. 1998.
• NAAB Electronic Resource Guide, July. Online. 2001.
• Provas de touros? Veja na internet. ImagemRural Leite 5(52):17. 1998.

1997

• Hubbard, S.M., and Wiggans, G.R. Science update: Nature versus nurture: A formula for goats. Agric. Res. 45(1):23. 1997.

• Miller, R.H., Ashwell, M.S., and VanRaden, P.M. Genetic "markers" could guide our breeding. Hoard's Dairyman 142(5):195. 1997.

• Powell, R.L. Heterogeneous variance adjustment (is it fair?). Calif. Dairy 6(8). 1997.