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Let’s start with what we are not. We’re not just an event reporting magazine. We’re not a billboard or promoter of whoever will pay us the most money. We are something different, something real. We’re what’s been missing for real dairy breeders. The Bullvine is an independent, online community for professionals in the dairy breeding industry. Every day, we give insight and host lively debate about the people, products and services that are revolutionizing the dairy breeding industry.

Genetically Modified Cattle
The recent announcement by Canadian Dairy Network, Holstein Canada, Pfizer Animal Health, The Semex Alliance and its owner partners to support delivery of genetic services to the Canadian [...]

Polled Genetics: Way of the Future or Passing Fad?
For years, there has been talk about polled genetics and their advantages, but, for the most part, they remain a niche market. This has me asking if polled genetics [...]

It’s in her genes…..
There is no question that strong maternal bloodlines are the foundation of any good breeding program. But what top female possesses the best bloodlines and what bloodlines are the ones to watch in [...]

Seeking Success? Find a Mentor!
Ask successful dairy breeders how they got where they are and, chances are, many of them will cite a mentor. Did they seek them out or did they realize they had one after the fact? Probably, it was a [...]

How and Why TAG Dairy Sales Are Successful
There has been growing popularity in TAG Sales and for good reason. TAG Sales offer benefits to breeders, buyers and sale management. While there are many [...]

Genetic Evaluations – April 2012
Planet is in an orbit onto himself. With his first official domestic CDN proof Ensenada Taboo Planet-ET (Taboo x Amel) takes the coveted #1 LPI with #3 Milk, #2 Fat and #3 Protein. Displaying much greater type […]

They`re Sold On Polled!!
The next time dehorning rises to the top of your to do list, you might want to think about information provided by Bryan Quanbury and Roy MacGregor of Dairy Bulls Online. They are promoting polled genetics as the […]

Lylehaven Lila Z : Was She Really Worth $1.15 Million?
When the hammer dropped for $1.15 million for Lylehaven Lila Z EX-94 9* at The Triple Crown Sale, many in the crowd wondered was she really worth it? […]

Has Photo Enhancement Gone Too Far?
Some men prefer boobs and others legs. The debate has gone on since the stone ages. Modern photography can enhance either choice – or both. But when it comes to photo enhancement in dairy cattle, […]

PATTY JONES: Picture Perfect!
Patty Jones has a passion for cows and for people who share that passion. “I work with a lot of new young farmers. I tell them off the bat what they need to do.” And she says […]

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