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DairyTalk 529: When Genetic Scores Rise but Performance Disappoints: The Limits of Data-Driven Selection - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a scientific study examining the relationship between vacuum dynamics, milking performance, and milk quality in Italian Holstein herds. At the center of the discussion is how milking system settings influence teat-end stress, udder health, and the risk of elevated somatic cell counts. The study highlights that overmilking and unfavorable vacuum fluctuations can reduce milking efficiency while increasing the likelihood of udder damage and mastitis. It also demonstrates how modern sensor technology can identify inefficient milking patterns and support more…
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