It is claimed that Nordic bulls drop more in NTM compared to foreign bulls when they become proven. Is this true or just a myth?
Find out in part two of Myth Busters!
Nordic Partners Co-Found European Bovine Evaluation (EBE)
In July 2025, NAV and its members teamed up with VIT (Germany) and ELIANCE (France) to launch European Bovine Evaluation (EBE), aiming to standardize and enhance genetic evaluations across Europe. The first Holstein breeding values are expected by 2028, with RDC and Jersey to follow. NAV will maintain Nordic-specific evaluations, including NTM, during the transition.
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NAV Genomic Evaluation
The latest NAV routine genomic evaluation took place as scheduled. NAV carried out genomic prediction for Holstein, RDC and Jersey. Genomic breeding values of bulls are updated to NAV Bull Search after each evaluation.
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NAV appoints Haifa Splittorff as director
NAV has appointed Haifa Splittorf as new director, starting August 4th. Haifa Splittorff has over 15 years of international experience in cattle breeding, genomic evaluation, and R&D coordination. NAV warmly welcomes Haifa to our team.
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NAV Genomic Evaluation and NAV Beef Evaluation
The latest NAV routine genomic evaluation took place as scheduled. NAV carried out genomic prediction for Holstein, RDC and Jersey. Genomic breeding values of bulls are updated to NAV Bull Search after each evaluation.
NAV has also released breeding values for purebred beef bulls and cows. Beef breeding values are updated to NAV Beef Search.
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