DairyTalk 188: Breeding Trends or Speculative Bubble? Lessons from Exotic Cattle Booms - by Helmut Demmelhuber

Exotic cattle breeds are gaining attention in German breeding
circles - but are they true innovation or the early signs of a
speculative bubble? This episode examines the growing fascination
with non-traditional breeds that often function more as status
symbols than as components of a sound breeding strategy. Drawing
parallels to the Wagyu boom and even the historic tulip mania,
the discussion highlights how emotional marketing and herd
mentality can override economic logic. The key takeaway: without
clear long-term value and honest analysis, today’s trends risk
becoming tomorrow’s costly disappointments.