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DairyTalk 312: Genomics Alone Is Not Enough: The Risk of Overconcentrating on a Few Cow Families - by Helmut Demmelhuber
This podcast episode is based on an industry article examining the economic risks of genetic concentration in modern dairy herds. The analysis argues that strong reliance on genomic rankings can lead to an excessive focus on a limited number of cow families. In a market with historically high replacement heifer prices and tight cattle supply, such genetic narrowing can translate into significant financial exposure. The article highlights how systematic tracking of maternal lines in herd management software can improve longevity and herd stability. It also discusses how breeding decisions…
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