Episode 06 (Season 02) - ProCROSS - Crossbreeding for Profit and Production

Inbreeding herds with insufficient genetic variety can hinder cow health and fertility. Crossbreeding is increasingly becoming a solution to this problem, as the right mix of breeds can lead to significant improvements and profits.How does crossbreeding lead to healthier cows with better fertility and longer lifespans? What are some of the problems that come with inbreeding? To learn more, we invited one of the world’s most knowledgeable dairy crossbreeding experts. She tells us about the potential of crossbreeding, the limitations of inbreeding – especially among Holstein cows, and the benefits of the ProCROSS solution.Guests: Amy Hazel Loeschke, Ph.D in Dairy Crossbreeding, Product Consultant at ProCROSSHost: Hielke Wiersma

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