The BreedCast - innovative dairy breeding in your ears
VikingGenetics
29 episodes
9 months ago
Jersey cow populations across the world are booming. Their cost-effectiveness, feed efficiency, good fertility, and high solids production make them highly desirable. In effect, it’s a cow built for the dairy industry of tomorrow.But what makes Jersey milk so desirable for cheese and ice cream production? And what do Nordic genetics have to offer for American dairy farmers?To learn more and get tips on how to get the most out of your Jersey cows, we invited a Jersey breeding expert and an Ame...
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Jersey cow populations across the world are booming. Their cost-effectiveness, feed efficiency, good fertility, and high solids production make them highly desirable. In effect, it’s a cow built for the dairy industry of tomorrow.But what makes Jersey milk so desirable for cheese and ice cream production? And what do Nordic genetics have to offer for American dairy farmers?To learn more and get tips on how to get the most out of your Jersey cows, we invited a Jersey breeding expert and an Ame...
Episode 11 (Season 02) - Summer Special - New Zealand Edition
The BreedCast - innovative dairy breeding in your ears
19 minutes
2 years ago
Episode 11 (Season 02) - Summer Special - New Zealand Edition
The majority of dairy cows in New Zealand are crossbred. This “national herd” consists primarily of Friesian x Jerseys. However, over the last four years, VikingRed has become the number one option for farmers looking to boost their crossbreeding with healthier, more robust genetics. But why is crossbreeding dominant in New Zealand? And what are the main traits farmers aim for? To learn more, we sat down for an informal, improvised chat with a local expert on New Zealand’s uni...
The BreedCast - innovative dairy breeding in your ears
Jersey cow populations across the world are booming. Their cost-effectiveness, feed efficiency, good fertility, and high solids production make them highly desirable. In effect, it’s a cow built for the dairy industry of tomorrow.But what makes Jersey milk so desirable for cheese and ice cream production? And what do Nordic genetics have to offer for American dairy farmers?To learn more and get tips on how to get the most out of your Jersey cows, we invited a Jersey breeding expert and an Ame...