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Mission:
Research is conducted to discover, test, and implement improved genetic evaluation techniques for economically important traits of dairy cattle and goats. Research is directed at genetic improvement of efficiency of yield traits (milk, fat, and protein) and nonyield traits that affect health and profitability (longevity, conformation, reproductive efficiency,calving ease, and mastitis resistance). Data are obtained through an industrywide dairy production testing and recordkeeping system, and through breed registry societies. Genetic improvement is fostered nationally and internationally through 1) distribution of evaluations developed from these data, 2) technology transfer, and 3) collaboration with Dairy Herd Improvement, artificial-insemination, and breed registry organizations.