A technical advisor and industry liaison for the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) and a long-lasting research leader of USDA’s Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory, Dr. H. D. Norman says, “There’s no arguing that the strategy of breeding the best to the best has worked well up to now.”
While much industry attention has been put on inbreeding from leaders, like Dr. Norman, the question begs to be asked. How concerned are dairy producers about inbreeding in their own herd. Take our poll and weigh in on your concern levels.
