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Episode 04 (Season 03) - Holstein Excellence - Tips and Tricks to Boost Your Dairy Herd

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Holstein Friesian cows are one of the symbols of dairy farming; nearly 75% of dairy cows worldwide belong to this breed. However, many Holstein farmers who used to select traits to boost production now struggle with herd health, fertility, and cows too large to be efficient.

So, how can dairy farmers effectively balance health, fertility, and longevity with milk production? And what can you do to make your Holstein herd more profitable and efficient?

To take a deep dive into the breed and get management tips for having healthier, more fertile Holstein cows, we invited a dairy farmer and a breeding expert to share their experience and knowledge on all things Holstein cattle.

Guests:
Leo Hansen, Dairy Manager at Härjanurme Mõis, Estonia
Hanna Driscoll, Product Manager for VikingHolstein at VikingGenetics.

Host:
Tomás De La Rosa

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Holstein Friesian cows are one of the symbols of dairy farming; nearly 75% of dairy cows worldwide belong to this breed. However, many Holstein farmers who used to select traits to boost production now struggle with herd health, fertility, and cows too large to be efficient.

So, how can dairy farmers effectively balance health, fertility, and longevity with milk production? And what can you do to make your Holstein herd more profitable and efficient?

To take a deep dive into the breed and get management tips for having healthier, more fertile Holstein cows, we invited a dairy farmer and a breeding expert to share their experience and knowledge on all things Holstein cattle.

Guests:
Leo Hansen, Dairy Manager at Härjanurme Mõis, Estonia
Hanna Driscoll, Product Manager for VikingHolstein at VikingGenetics.

Host:
Tomás De La Rosa

  continue reading

29 episodes

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