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Dairytalk 442: RZG or TPI: Breeding index decisions should follow business strategy, not ideology - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode draws on several expert articles examining the strategic role of breeding indexes in Holstein genetics and re-evaluates the tension between RZG and TPI. The discussion highlights that both systems are designed for different objectives: RZG prioritizes profitability and functional performance within commercial production systems, while TPI operates as a global benchmark for genetic marketing and international visibility. The analysis explains why index selection should be driven by business strategy rather than breeding ideology. It also explores how the introduction of…
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