Notas del episodio
Industry-challenging exposé revealing how breeding companies have been selling genetic disasters disguised as production improvements, while elite operations master heat-tolerant genetics and precision cooling to protect $700 per cow annually. University of Illinois research documenting $245 million in industry losses proves thermal resilience now separates market leaders from casualties.
Key Topics Covered
🔥 The 80°F Heat Stress Myth Exposed
- Modern genetics suffer thermal stress at just 68°F THI, not 80°F
- Every additional pound of milk production generates increased metabolic heat
- 500-cow operation loses $31,650 annually from 30 days of inadequate heat management
🧬 Genetic Revolution: The SLICK Gene Solution
- SLICK gene carriers maintain 0.5-1.0°C lo ...
Palabras clave
dairy farm profitabilitygenomic selection in dairygenomic selection dairydairy heat stressdairy heat stress managementdairy cooling systemsprecision dairy farming