Podcast Episode Notes: "Genetic Shakeups & Dairy Breakthroughs: April 2025 Evaluation Highlights"

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Key Topics

Introduction

- Overview of April 2025’s landmark genetic evaluations

- Why this month’s base changes matter for global breeding strategies

US Holstein Evaluations: The Great Genetic Reset

- Production PTAs: Milk (-750 lbs), Fat (-45 lbs), Protein (-25 lbs)

- Elite Survivors: RIPCORD (NM$1125) and DARTH VADR (NM$1118) retain top spots.

- Inbreeding Alert: EFI up 28% since 2015—prioritize genomic relationship tools.

Canadian Sire Shakeups: Balanced Breeding Wins

- Genomic Leader: OCD MONKEY-ET (GLPI 4 ...