E184 Snow-N Denises Dellia: The Holstein Legend Who Redefined Dairy Genetics

Discover the incredible journey of Snow-N Denises Dellia, the Holstein cow that revolutionized dairy genetics. Born in 1986 on a small Wisconsin farm, Dellia’s impact continues to shape dairy herds worldwide nearly four decades later.

Key Points Covered:

1. Bob Snow’s innovative breeding strategy

2. The “Golden Cross” that produced Dellia

3. Dellia’s show ring success and sale to Regancrest Farm

4. The impact of Dellia’s sons: Durham, Die-Hard, and Million

5. Dellia’s granddaughters and their global influence

6. The genomic revolution and Dellia’s lasting legacy

Notable Quotes:

• “I wasn’t interested in the middle or the bottom. If I went to the sale, I would buy off the top.” - Bob Snow

• “Dellia shattered the maternal-paternal dichotomy.” - Tim Abbott, ABS Global

• “The Sapphires ...