DairyTalk 483: Genomics or Tradition: Which Breeding Strategy Delivers Better Returns? - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This podcast episode draws on an analysis from The Bullvine
examining whether traditional progeny testing still makes
economic and genetic sense in modern dairy breeding. The
discussion centers on the trade-off between the perceived
reliability of daughter-proven sires and the faster genetic gains
achievable through genomic selection. The article highlights the
substantial costs associated with maintaining bulls during the
testing period, while final breeding values often fail to
outperform initial genomic predictions. At the same time, shorter
generation intervals have transformed the pace of genetic
improvement across the industry. The result is a broader debate
about whether breeding programs should prioritize certainty or
accelerate progress through genomics. Withcomments on a "The
Bullvine"-article (June 9th, 2026) by Andrew Hunt:
https://www.thebullvine.com