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DairyTalk 201: Heat, Welfare, and Missed Gains - Rethinking Genetic Adoption - by Helmut Demmelhuber
Many dairy farmers fear consumer backlash against gene-edited cattle - but the data tells a different story. Research shows that public acceptance is far higher than expected, especially when genetic tools improve animal welfare or heat tolerance. This episode breaks down the real economics of genetic lag, using traits like SLICK to show how heat-stressed herds can save hundreds of dollars per cow each year. The key takeaway: genetic progress compounds over time, and delaying adoption based on assumptions rather than regional data can quietly lock farms into a long-term competitive…
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