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DairyTalk 630: RZG or RZ€? Which Breeding Index Best Supports Farm Profitability? - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a technical article from the German Cattle and Pig Association (BRS) exploring genetic evaluations for German Holstein cattle. At the center of the discussion is how dairy producers can use breeding indexes to make more profitable and strategically sound breeding decisions. The article explains the role of indexes such as RZG and the economically focused RZ€, showing how they integrate traits including milk production, health, fertility, and longevity into practical selection tools. It also highlights how scientifically validated genetic evaluations and…
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