DairyTalk 337: The Five Pillars of Holstein Breeding: Sires Driving Global Genetic Direction - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This podcast episode draws on an industry article examining the
most influential sires currently shaping international Holstein
breeding. The analysis focuses on bulls that achieve global
impact not only through widespread use but also through the
number of sons entering AI programs. Examples such as Renegade
and Parfect illustrate how high milk yield, functional health
traits and strong genomic profiles combine to create dominant
breeding sires. The article explains how the intensive use of a
limited group of elite bulls steers the genetic direction of the
modern Holstein population. It also highlights the central role
of genomic evaluation and structured breeding programs in driving
global genetic progress.