Dairy breeding and genetics
Welcome to AHDB's new dairy breeding and genetics website
December proof run
The data for the December proof run is now live, see the AHDB news articles below for the latest front-runners.
- Holstein genomic - UK-bred Coyote leads the pack
- Holstein proven - Top butterfat and efficiency from leading proven Holstein sire
- Minorbreed bulls - New genomic Jersey list highlights young sires
- Block calving bulls - Spring Calving Index brings choice across the breeds
Dairy genetics help predict how characteristics such as milk production, increased solids or health and management traits are passed onto the next generation of cows.
The effect of breeding decisions is cumulative, meaning they build over the generations and have a key role to play in farm profitability.
Use our resources to make informed and profitable breeding decisions.
