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AIPL produces information to help dairy farmers select the best cows and bulls to be parents. The best cows and bulls produce the best calves.
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AIPL maintains the national database of milk production records. USDA has collected these records since 1895. All the records since 1960 are stored in a computer database at AIPL. The milk records can be studied to learn how to produce milk more efficiently. |
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Just like people, many factors combine to make each individual calf unique. AIPL figures out better ways to tell how genetics contribute. This helps predict what the calf of a particular Mom and Pop might be like. |
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AIPL provides genetic listings of the top bulls and cows 4 times per year for the U.S. and international dairy industries. |
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Cow traits being improved through genetic selection
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Because of improved genetics, the cows born each year will be able to produce 30 more gallons of milk a year than the cows born the year before. |
| Find out more on the History of AIPL page | |
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