E361 Genetic Gatekeepers: The High-Stakes Gamble of Dairy’s Elite Bloodlines

The dairy industry's genomic revolution promised unprecedented gains—and delivered. Genetic progress doubled from $40 to $85 per cow annually, transforming efficiency across the globe. But beneath this success story lurks a crisis that's quietly draining operations nationwide. This episode exposes how genomic inbreeding has skyrocketed from 5% to over 15% in just fifteen years, creating a hidden tax of $23 per cow for every percentage point increase. We reveal how four major AI companies now control nearly 80% of elite genetics, using the same bloodlines sold under different names, and what this concentration means for your herd's future profitability.

What You'll Discover

• How genomic selection revolutionized breeding while accelerating genetic homogenization risks
• The shocking market concentration where STgenetics comman ...