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Episode 05 (Season 02) - Beef-on-Dairy - Using Data for More Sustainable Cows
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Introducing beef genes to boost low genetic parts of dairy herds is a growing trend in the cattle industry. This benefits farmers, consumers, and cows alike, as it optimizes profitability, minimizes climate impact, improves animal welfare, and more.
How does the Nordic Beef on Dairy Index (NBDI) use data tell us what preferable breeding values provide these benefits? And why is Danish Blue a top-performing breed in this index?
In this episode, we’re joined by two experts on beef-on-dairy. They give us detailed insights into its benefits and why it is a leading solution toward more sustainable future-friendly farming.
Guests:
Reni Hvam Nielsen, Product Manager for VikingBeef at VikingGenetics
Anders Fogh, Manager for Genetic Evaluation at SEGES
Host:
Hielke Wiersma
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