Strong beef-on-dairy calf markets have created a meaningful source of income, making a well-designed beef-on-dairy program increasingly important for dairy...
GENEX Journal
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Updated Dairy Fertility Traits Improve Genetic Selection for Reproductive Success
Advances in reproductive management have changed how dairy herds achieve pregnancies. Technologies like heat detection systems and synchronization programs, along...
The Most Profitable Cow isn’t Built on Conformation Alone
Conformation matters, but it is only one part of a profitable cow. Historically, type selection placed greater emphasis on traits...
Planning your Herd’s Genetic Future: Four Points to Consider
When planning for your herds’ genetic future, there are multiple points to consider to maximize genetic progress and capitalize on...
SmartSight Locomotion Monitoring: Catching Lameness Before It Costs You
Lameness creeps in quietly, but the impact adds up fast. SmartSight helps you catch it sooner, treat it faster, and...
Cooperative Member Spotlight: Alicia Lamb
October is Cooperative Month, and at GENEX, that means celebrating the people at the core of everything we do: our...
Westwind Farms Balances Technology with Tradition
Sandwiched between the beautiful California mountainscape on one side and the iconic southern California palm trees and almond orchards on...
Cooperative Member Spotlight: Steve Sjostrom
October is Cooperative Month, and at GENEX, that means celebrating the people at the core of everything we do: our...
Why pick one when you can have them all? Using composite breeds
Today’s forward-thinking dairies are leveraging strategic beef on dairy breeding not just as a trend, but as a smart business...
Color Your Co-op Spirit with the GENEX Co-op Month Coloring Contest!
October is National Co-op Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a splash of color? We’re inviting you,...
Celebrating our 2025 GENEX Core Value Award Winners
At GENEX, our core values are more than words. They are the foundation of our culture and shape how we...
Meet the 2025 GENEX for Generations Scholarship Recipients
At GENEX, our commitment to agriculture doesn’t stop at the barn. We believe in building a stronger future for our...
MUI: A Smarter Way to Build Functional, Long-Lasting Udders
A fresh, forward-thinking approach to udder selection is here. The Modern Udder Index (MUI) is redefining the approach to creating...
Celebrating the Best Herds in Reproduction & Genetics
By definition, the word BEST means “of the highest quality, or being the most suitable, pleasing or effective.” That is exactly what you’ll find...
Dairy Farms Win Opportunity to Donate to Charity
Every day you are asked to be more efficient, get more output and use fewer resources. At GENEX, we understand...
A pivotal junction: “I can remember the exact day Dany and GENEX stopped at the farm.”
Artificial insemination (A.I.) led to big gains at Les Fermes Erskine in Quebec, Canada. More than two decades ago, the...
Key Considerations When Purchasing a Sorting Gate
When selecting a sorting gate for your farm, there are essential factors you need to keep in mind: Reliability Ease...
Cooperative Member Spotlight: Sam Sipiorski
As we celebrate October Cooperative Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the heart of GENEX – our members. Each of...