DairyTalk 719: German Holstein Breeding 2035: Five Future Models, One Strategic Choice - by Helmut Demmelhuber

DairyTalk by Helmut Demmelhuber · Oct 18, 2026 · 25m

This podcast episode is based on a strategic article examining how German Holstein breeding could evolve by 2035. A strong genetic population remains an important competitive advantage, but international market structures, technological investment requirements, and growing dependence on genomic data are challenging traditional organizational models. The analysis evaluates five possible scenarios, ranging from improvements within existing organizations to more fundamental platform-based structures, with attention to efficiency, capital requirements, and genetic diversity. A central question is…