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Holstein Association USA (HAUSA) has developed a research grant program and invites research proposals with expected outcomes to benefit the profitability of Holstein cattle. Research may involve traditional production disciplines of genetics, nutrition, or reproduction as well as dairy foods or economics.

Principal investigators at U.S. Universities and non-profits are eligible to apply for grant funds. Holstein grants are expected to be funded within the range of $10,000 to $80,000 per year with grant durations of one to three years. Applications for research grant funds are due August 15, 2017 and must be submitted to researchgrants@holstein.com.

More details about the grant guidelines and process can be found on the Holstein Association USA website, www.holsteinusa.com/programs_sevices/research_grant.html.

For more information, visit www.holsteinusa.com, or call 800.952.5200.

Holstein Association USA, Inc., www.holsteinusa.com, provides products and services to dairy producers to enhance genetics and improve profitability–ranging from registry processing to identification programs to consulting services.

The Association, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vt., maintains the records for Registered Holsteins® and represents approximately 30,000 members throughout the United States.