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DairyTalk 406: Genetics as a Mobile Asset: Rebuilding a Herd After Forced Dispersal - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This episode draws on a technical article examining the recovery of a British Friesian herd following a complete farm dispersal. It focuses on how genetic lines were preserved through structured pedigree documentation and strategic placement of sires in AI programs. The analysis highlights pedigrees as transferable assets that remain independent of farm location and physical infrastructure. It also discusses diversification of income streams and clearly defined breeding goals as key elements of resilience. The case illustrates that long-term genetic planning can outweigh short-term production…
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