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21 May 2026 JAPIE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN,Bobbie van der Westhuizen

What is the accuracy of a Breeding Value and why do we publish it?

Users of BLUP EBVs must familiarise themselves with the accuracy values associated with each EBV. Drs Japie van der Westhuizen and Bobbie van der Westhuizen…

EBV ACCURACY

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21 May 2026 JAPIE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

Turning Dairy Data into better Decisions

How to use recorded data in the dairy herd to make better long lasting decisions

DAIRYCATTLE DATA DECISIONS

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21 May 2026 Bernice Mostert

A Genetic approach to align your dairy herd with nature

What are the essentials and approach to farm with nature in your Dairy herd, Dr Bernice Mostert give advice

GENETIC DAIRY NATURE

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21 May 2026 Suretha Francis

Impact of Dairy Cow welfare on lifetime production and economic sustainability

Suretha Francis gives a detailed account of the importance of cow welfare on sustainable profitability in dairy farming.

WELFARE DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY

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21 May 2026 JAPIE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

Milk Urea Nitrogen and Bulk Tank Sampling

Much detail is lost when milk producers rely on MUN analyses based on bulk tank sampling compared to determining MUN values from individual cows. Dr Japie van…

MUN DAIRYCOWS LOGIXMILK +1

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21 May 2026 JAPIE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

The Genomic Revolution in Dairy Cattle - Promises and Pitfalls

Genomics are sometimes seen as a magic wand. Many breeders and milk producers believe fast sells for the technology. Dr Japie van der Westhuizen set the record…

GENOMICS DAIRYCATTLE SELECTION

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