Dairy Groups To Help Develop Sire System
The Holstein-Friesian Association signed a cooperative agreement with the USDA to unify breeding stock evaluation. DHIA records support milk production data and genetic value prediction, boosting efficiency and expanding Holstein record use. The move ends separate sire indexes and relies on USDA sire-index methods.
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Holstein-Friesian Association
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Holstein
DHIA
Sinking Springs
York County
Penna
Holstein-Friesian Association OF America
Sinking Springs Farm
United States
FDA Expands Amprol Use in Poultry Feeding Programs
FDA clears Amprol for replacement poults before egg production and allows use at approved levels to treat coccidiosis in laying hens. Eggs from treated flocks may be sold. Merck notes feed suppliers are updating programs to fit the broader clearance, with proper identification. The Holstein ARS plan adds magnetic tapes for sire indexes and production records, improving breed data for farmers.
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DHIA
ARS
Food and Drug Administration
Merck & Co., Inc
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Holstein Group
Hornco Feeds
Herman Stebbins
Hornco
D. E. Horn & Co., Inc
York, Pa
FDA
Brandon Silos
Brandon
Brandon Silo Corporation
L. H. Brubaker
Strasburg Pike
Lancaster R. D
Lititz