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DairyTalk 630: Trend or Profit? Why Not Every Genetic Trait Pays Off - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a technical article from The Bullvine examining the economic value of different genetic traits in modern dairy breeding. At the center of the discussion is which genetic investments generate measurable financial returns and which depend largely on uncertain market opportunities. The article explains why polled genetics can deliver immediate savings by eliminating the need for dehorning, while the value of A2A2 genetics depends on access to premium milk markets and consumer demand. It also highlights how differences among national breeding indexes can…
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