Episode notes
Explore the untold story of how the 1980s dairy financial crash, driven by tax loopholes and speculative investment, spawned the legendary Blackrose lineage — a genetic powerhouse still shaping global profitability today. This episode challenges conventional breeding thought, revealing how crisis bred innovation, and how you can apply data-driven genetics to boost your herd's profitability and sustainability.
Key Takeaways:
- What lessons from the 1980s 'Investor Era' help us navigate today's dairy market volatility?
- How did Jack Stookey's rise and fall disrupt dairy genetics forever?
- Why was the Nandette TT Speckle-Red and To-Mar Blackstar pairing a game-changing corrective cross?
- How does Blackrose's legacy continue to impact modern dairies globally?
- What role do advanced genomic t ...
Keywords
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