DairyTalk 201: Heat, Welfare, and Missed Gains - Rethinking Genetic Adoption - by Helmut Demmelhuber

Many dairy farmers fear consumer backlash against gene-edited
cattle - but the data tells a different story. Research shows
that public acceptance is far higher than expected, especially
when genetic tools improve animal welfare or heat tolerance. This
episode breaks down the real economics of genetic lag, using
traits like SLICK to show how heat-stressed herds can save
hundreds of dollars per cow each year. The key takeaway: genetic
progress compounds over time, and delaying adoption based on
assumptions rather than regional data can quietly lock farms into
a long-term competitive disadvantage. With comments on a "The
Bullvine"-Fachartikel (December 27th, 2025) by Andrew Hunt:
https://www.thebullvine.com