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DairyTalk 340: From Elevation to Supersire: The Key Sire Lines Behind Today’s Holstein Population - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode draws on an industry article examining the seven sire lines that have defined modern Holstein breeding. The analysis traces how foundation bulls such as Elevation and Chief established the genetic base for production and functional traits. Later lines including Starbuck and Goldwyn reshaped global breeding through their influence on type and international dissemination. In the genomic era, families built around Planet, Mogul and Supersire have become dominant sources of production and breeding efficiency. The article highlights how these recurring bloodlines structure…
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