• We work with farmers worldwide to breed healthier, more efficient herds.
• We collect feed intake data from 2,000+ cows annually to drive genetic innovation.
• We have gathered 1.6+ million hoof health records to improve hoof health genetics.
• We use udder health data from 3+ million cows to develop reliable breeding values.
• Our data-driven approach helps farmers breed productive, healthy, long-lasting cows.
• The cows on our customers’ and members’ farms achieve some of the highest lifetime production levels in the world, with among the highest fat and protein percentages — the epitome of health and efficiency.

An efficient herd produces more milk or beef using fewer resources, improving both profitability and environmental impact.
Daughters of a bull with +6% CRV Efficiency are expected to produce about 3% more milk from the same feed intake over their lifetime, equal to more than 4,400 lb of additional milk. Traits included are milk, fat, protein, longevity, feed efficiency, calving interval, and body weight, as well as persistency, late maturity, and age at calving.

Results breeding for efficiency
Practical research* shows that breeding for CRV Efficiency works. Cows with +6% for this index have a higher feed efficiency, higher lifetime production and higher longevity.

CRV Health helps breeders create healthier, more profitable herds by improving fertility, udder health, and hoof health. Using top CRV Health bulls results in cows that breed easily, have fewer health issues such as mastitis and ketosis, calve more smoothly, and require less treatment. The result is a more efficient, easier-to-manage herd with improved longevity.

The table below shows the effect of using a bull with a breeding value of 104 (one standard deviation) on an average cow.

Breeding Guidelines for Efficiency