DairyTalk 340: From Elevation to Supersire: The Key Sire Lines Behind Today’s Holstein Population - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This podcast episode draws on an industry article examining the
seven sire lines that have defined modern Holstein breeding. The
analysis traces how foundation bulls such as Elevation and Chief
established the genetic base for production and functional
traits. Later lines including Starbuck and Goldwyn reshaped
global breeding through their influence on type and international
dissemination. In the genomic era, families built around Planet,
Mogul and Supersire have become dominant sources of production
and breeding efficiency. The article highlights how these
recurring bloodlines structure today’s global population and why
maintaining genetic diversity remains a key challenge for future
breeding strategies.