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DairyTalk 648: Analysis, Farm Index, Mating: How the Breeding Planning 360° tool turns herd data into measurable breeding progress - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on an article by Helmut Demmelhuber presenting findings from the DairyTalk pilot program on AI-supported dairy breeding. The central idea is to stop treating industry rankings as universal breeding goals and instead begin with the strengths, weaknesses, management system, and economic priorities of the individual farm. Pilot cases show that objective herd analysis can confirm breeder experience—but can also expose hidden genetic gaps, mismatched sire choices, and money being spent on traits that add little practical value. The approach becomes particularly…
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