Episode notes
Are you ahead of the genetics curve—or at risk of breeding your way into a bottleneck? In this must-listen episode of The Bullvine Podcast, we pull back the curtain on the high-stakes conflict shaping the future of Holstein cows and the fortune—or fallout—of your dairy. Genomics has turbocharged progress, but the industry’s laser focus on quick gains and elite sires may have a looming cost: soaring inbreeding, tightened gene pools, and billions in hidden losses. Discover what’s really on the line, and how top producers are flipping risk into resilience for the next generation.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand why annual Holstein inbreeding has skyrocketed from 5.7% to over 15%—and what that means for herd health, fertility, and your bottom line.
- Learn the economic consequences: How inbreeding is draining $3.6–6. ...
Keywords
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