E359 When Lightning Strikes: The Goldwyn Story That Changed Everything

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Episode notes

What if everything you thought you knew about balancing show-ring genetics with commercial profitability was wrong? This episode dissects the Braedale Goldwyn phenomenon—a bull who shattered industry assumptions by dominating both elite competitions and commercial herds simultaneously. From a strategic $6,839 purchase in 1985 to daughters selling for $1.2 million, we explore how patient maternal line development created a genetic juggernaut that transformed semen into investment-grade assets. But here's the twist: Goldwyn's very success exposed critical flaws in breeding philosophy that modern producers ignore at their financial peril.

Key Takeaways:

  • How a 15-year maternal line strategy turned one auction purchase into a genetic dynasty worth millions
  • Why Goldwyn's dual-market dominance model remains the  ... 
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