Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program Seeking Applications - Cowsmo

Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program Seeking Applications

Researchers are invited to submit applications for Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program. The program provides funding to universities and non-profits in the United States performing research studies that potentially enhance the profitability of Holstein cows.

Holstein USA is interested in research projects designed to advance the profitability and health of Registered Holstein cattle through genetics. However, research proposals focusing on other areas of improvement in Holstein cattle will also be accepted. The applications must include expected outcomes that would benefit the profitability of Holstein cattle. Executive summaries of each proposal are important to highlight how profit and well-being of Holstein cattle might be increased.

“Holsteins are profitable dairy cows, but the Research Grant Program is looking for innovative research that can enhance the success of the Holstein cow,” says Dr. Roger Shanks, Dairy Genetic Consultant, responsible for managing Holstein Association USA’s Research Grant Program.

Applications are due on or before August 15, 2022 and can be found on Holstein Association USA’s website. Grants are expected to be funded within the range of $10,000 to $80,000 per year and grant durations are expected to be one to three years.

Five research projects have been funded since the program began in 2017.  A diversity of projects have been funded with topics including inbreeding, twinning, dairy-beef, the slick hair gene to improve heat tolerance and genomic evaluation of diet digestibility in Holsteins.

More information about the grant guidelines and process, current projects, and applications can be found here. Contact Dr. Roger Shanks at [email protected] with questions or for more information about Holstein USA’s Research Grant Program.

Holstein Association USA, Inc., provides programs, products and services to dairy producers to enhance genetics and improve profitability — including animal identification and ear tags, genomic testing, mating programs, dairy records processing, classification, communication, consulting services, and Holstein semen.

The Association, headquartered in Brattleboro, VT., represents approximately 25,000 members throughout the United States. To learn more about Registered Holsteins® and the other exciting programs offered by the Holstein Association, visit Holstein USA, and follow us on InstagramFacebook, and Twitter.

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