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DairyTalk 211 - From Calf to Sire: Inside the Breeding Bull Pipeline - by Helmut Demmelhuber
What does it take to turn a newborn calf into a proven breeding sire? This episode follows the complete journey of breeding bulls - from early genomic testing just days after birth to final licensing and entry into the AI station. We explore how a cooperative lottery system aligns bulls with breeding associations, why specialized rearing facilities and veterinary oversight are critical, and which criteria ultimately decide a bull’s future. A transparent look behind the scenes of modern bull development - where genetics, health, and strategy converge. With comments on a "Rind im Bild"-article…
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