Meet 3967, whose story continues … This black and white beauty resides in the Dykstra Dairy herd in northwest Iowa, and she is writing the kind of story that any dairyman or woman dreams of. She seamlessly transitions, hits all the production marks, doesn’t get sick and breeds back. She’s a cow just being a …
Regardless of your herd size or breed, making milking more efficient is the goal. How can you do that? By creating a cow that is structurally easier to milk, and GENEX can help. In April 2022, we released RobotX™ values for all GENEX Holstein and Jersey sires. This composite focuses on milking-ready genetics, suitable for robotic milking …
TruthFeed costs are some of the highest inputs on a farm. MythYou can’t genetically select for feed efficiency. TruthYou have access to the best tool to genetically select for feed efficiency and production. When it comes to selection for dairy cattle feed efficiency, GENEX ICC™ has you covered. Because EFFICIENCY MATTERS! As a dairy producer, …
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Many factors have major impacts on your dairy farm’s profitability but are out of your control, as the individual farm owner. However, genetic progress is one thing you can control! Today, many progressive herd owners are adjusting their view of the herd they want to be milking in the coming years. Dairy producers are prioritizing …
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Does the idea of picking sires for your herd make your head spin? Let Scott Carson, GENEX Director of Strategic Accounts provide you some guidance! In 1989, right after graduating from college, one of my favorite tasks on my family’s Holstein farm was choosing the bulls that would sire our next generation of cows. At …
