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DairyTalk 573: No Herdbook, No Genetic Progress: Why Data Is the Most Valuable Asset in Cattle Breeding - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on a technical article exploring the herdbook as the genetic memory and data foundation of modern cattle breeding. At the center of the discussion is why accurate, long-term data recording is essential for reliable genetic evaluations, international livestock trade, and sustained genetic progress. The article explains how the traditional herdbook has evolved into a comprehensive digital knowledge platform that integrates pedigree, performance, health, and genomic information. It also examines the growing importance of data quality and data governance as…
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