Episode notes
What do 150,000 bourbon-sipping racing fans and a handful of dairy judges have in common? They’re all chasing genetic perfection. In this provocative episode, we dissect how Kentucky Derby-winning Thoroughbred strategies can transform your dairy breeding program. Discover why genomic selection is the new “winning post,” how to avoid turning your herd into a genetic dumpster fire, and why your next Grand Champion might owe her curves to a racehorse’s pedigree.
Key Takeaways:
- 🧬 Genomics ≠ Crystal Ball (It’s Better): How dairy’s 2X genetic gain since 2009 dwarfs Thoroughbred progress
- 🏇 The Tapit Effect: Why elite sires like Farnear Delta-Lambda are the new “foundation stallions” of your barn
- 🤝 Strategic Mating > Bull Roulette: Stop using #1 TPI ...
Keywords
dairy cattle breedingKentucky Derby geneticsWorld Dairy Expo championsThoroughbred breeding strategies