DairyTalk 383: Profitability over prestige: why no single dairy breed outperforms all others - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This podcast episode draws on a technical article comparing the
four key dairy breeds: Holstein, Simmental, Jersey, and Brown
Swiss. It examines differing breeding objectives, ranging from
maximum milk yield to component quality, longevity, and feed
efficiency, and highlights the resulting trade-offs in herd
management. The analysis makes clear that economic performance
depends heavily on milk pricing systems, feed resources, and
production conditions. Using practical metrics and
decision-support tools, the article illustrates how breed
performance varies across farm contexts. The podcast takes up
these insights and places them within the framework of strategic
farm management.