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DairyTalk 366: Breeding at Risk - How Much One-Sidedness Can Modern Genetics Tolerate? - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This episode draws on a technical article examining the rising emphasis on polled genetics in Holstein breeding and the associated trade-offs. It explores how prioritizing a single trait can influence breeding strategies and potentially constrain genetic diversity. The analysis highlights the limited pool of polled sires and the resulting implications for inbreeding levels. At the same time, it considers how animal welfare goals and management efficiency may shift attention away from key functional traits such as fertility and longevity. The discussion underscores the need for balanced…
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