E317 The Phone Call That Built a Genetic Empire: The Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy Story

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What if the cow everyone walked away from at auction became the foundation of a multi-million dollar genetic empire? This episode exposes the shocking truth behind Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy-ET—a Holstein with an "unbalanced rump" that bidders rejected, only to become the 2014 Global Cow of the Year. We challenge the dangerous industry obsession with conformation over profitability, revealing how two "green" Wisconsin farmers and one visionary phone call from Ohio rewrote the rules of Holstein genetics forever. Prepare to question everything you think you know about breeding decisions.

Key Takeaways

  • Why perfect conformation kills profits - Discover how focusing on show-ring aesthetics costs dairy farmers millions in lost genetic potential
  • The maternal line revolution - Learn why genomic testi ... 
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