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DairyTalk 449: Could frozen USDA genetics from the 1950s help restore Holstein diversity? - by Helmut Demmelhuber
Modern Holstein breeding is facing growing pressure as genetic diversity continues to decline and inbreeding costs become increasingly visible at the farm level. This podcast episode is based on a Bullvine analysis examining how today’s breeding population has become heavily concentrated around only a few dominant bloodlines. The discussion focuses on the consequences for milk production, fertility, and overall herd health. At the same time, the article explores alternative strategies such as outcross breeding and the use of historic USDA frozen genetics to rebuild diversity within the breed…
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