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DairyTalk 735: Proven Doesn't Mean Outdated: Why Daughter-Proven Bulls Still Belong in Modern Breeding Programs - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on an article examining the continued value of daughter-proven Holstein sires in the genomic breeding era. Young genomic bulls offer opportunities for rapid genetic improvement through shorter generation intervals and early identification of high-merit genetics, but their evaluations initially rely on predictions rather than extensive daughter performance records. Proven sires provide greater reliability, which can be particularly valuable for functional traits such as udder health and fertility, where unexpected weaknesses may have lasting economic consequences…
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