CDCB Glossary 1
Agency of the USDA that performs research for new genetic and genomic methodologies (AGIL)
Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory
Sequence of DNA markers, most often SNPs
SCC
Somatic Cell Count
When are the US Dairy Genetic Evaluations released
April, August, December
Information about the sire is listed where on the pedigree
Top half
One of the genes affecting whey content in milk protein
Beta Lactoglobulin
Worldwide network that provides genetic information services for improvement of livestock
Interbull
Predicted Transmitting Ability for Type
Measure of feed efficiency and is defined as the difference between an animal’s actual feed intake and its expected feed intake
Residual Feed Intake
This officially identifies them in the Holstein Association USA database.
Registration number
Organizations that aggregate, normalize and distribute milk testing data and provide herd management information (DRPCs)
Dairy Records Processing Centers
Scientifically-advanced method used by Interbull to calculate International Genetic Evaluations (MACE)
Multiple Across Country Evaluation
TPI
Total Performance Index
Cattle produce what percent of the world's milk supply
81%
What is the character limit for a registered Holstein name
27
Twice the Predicted Transmitting Ability of an animal (EBV)
Estimated Breeding Value
A national selection index which combines information on about 40 traits
Net Merit Dollars
PTAP
Predicted Transmitting Ability for Protein
2013
A classification brekadown of EEVEE means a score of very good in what category
Rump
Evaluation of an animal’s genetic merit through means of a biological sample, DNA extraction, and genotyping
Genomic testing
A substitution of a single nucleotide at a specific position in the genome (SNP)
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism
EFI
Fertility Index
MSPD
Milking Speed (Holsteins)
ETN
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