Episode notes
The global dairy industry faces an unprecedented paradox—while genomic selection has tripled genetic progress rates, it's simultaneously driving inbreeding to catastrophic levels that could cost producers $24 per cow for every 1% increase. This episode shatters the conventional wisdom of chasing elite genomic indexes, revealing how AI companies have evolved from semen suppliers to genetic risk managers. Discover why "elite outcrossing" has become the industry's most critical strategy and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing breeding decisions to balance explosive genetic gains with long-term herd viability.
Key Takeaways:
- Why rapidly escalating inbreeding represents the most underestimated financial threat to modern dairy operations worldwide
- How genomic selection's 200-300% acceleration in gene ...
Keywords
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