E233 Hanoverhill Starbuck’s DNA Dynasty: The Holstein Legend Bridging 20th-Century Breeding to Genomic Futures

Discover the incredible story of Hanoverhill Starbuck, the $2,500 Holstein calf who became a global genetic legend. From his 1979 discovery in an Ontario barn to fathering 200,000 daughters across 45 countries, Starbuck’s legacy reshaped dairy farming—and still raises critical questions about balancing genetic progress with sustainability.

Key Topics Covered

1. The Discovery: How two analysts spotted Starbuck’s potential in 1979 and turned a $2,500 gamble into a $25M genetic empire.
2. Genetic Perfection: Starbuck’s rare pedigree (sired by Elevation, out of Anacres Astronaut Ivanhoe) and his uncanny ability to transmit udder quality, protein yields, and structural soundness.
3. Global Domination: CIAQ’s strategic marketing sold 685,000 semen doses worldwid ...