The BreedCast - innovative dairy breeding in your ears
Get an insight into the future of cattle breeding. Learn from experts in beef and dairy farming. Listen to The BreedCast — your podcast series on innovative breeding. Are you running out of time to read all the stories and tips on innovative dairy farming? How about taking the latest news with you where ever you go — right in your ears? The BreedCast is a podcast series for dairy and beef producers around the world — produced by VikingGenetics. We invite experts to share their best tips on how to breed healthy, efficient, trouble-free cows. Get updated on:•Solutions that can help you breed for better fertility, healthier cows, higher production, and a greater quality of life•Technologies that can make your dairy or beef business more profitable•Future trends in innovative cattle breeding are on the horizon. We like to keep the vibe of The BreedCast warm and informal — just like a skilled advisor visiting your farm. Do you have a topic in mind for a future BreedCast episode?We'd love to hear from you! Enjoy the BreedCast - innovative breeding in your ears.
Episodes
29 episodes
Episode 07 (Season 3) - Ice Cream & Cheese - Why VikingJersey Excels in USA
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 wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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40:30
Episode 06 (Season 03) - Genomic vs. Daughter-proven Bulls - What Are Their Merits?
Daughter-proven bulls have been a staple in cattle breeding for generations; they have bred many world-class bloodlines. However, with technological development, more reliable tools have become available. Today, more and more farmers use genomi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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28:04
Episode 05 (Season 03) - Animal Welfare - Why Breed for Natural Health?
The Nordic countries have the world’s healthiest cows, supported by high production and the lowest use of antibiotics and hormones. Since the 1980s, they have focused on balancing health with production traits. The goal? Breeding long-lasting c...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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36:47
Episode 04 (Season 03) - Holstein Excellence - Tips and Tricks to Boost Your Dairy Herd
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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22:26
Episode 03 (Season 03) - Supporting Dairy Farmers - How Journalists Help Inform Consumers
The world has put dairy farmers and cows under a magnifying glass. How our food is produced has never been under so much scrutiny from governments, media, and consumers.But what is the best way to inform everyday people about dairy farmi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:04
Episode 02 (Season 03) - Switching Breeds - Are Jersey Cows the Solution?
The number of Jersey cows across the world is growing; more dairy farmers are switching from traditional breeds to Jerseys. As larger cows require more space and management costs increase, the smaller yet high-performance Jerseys provide a sust...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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24:25
Episode 01 (Season 03) - Innovative Farming - The Key to Sustainable Dairy?
Arla has opened its first innovation farm in Denmark to accelerate the development and demonstrations of new solutions for animal welfare, biodiversity, and the transition to more sustainable farming. VikingGenetics is collaborating in this, he...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:46
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 crossbreedi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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19:08
Episode 10 (Season 02) - NTM – What is the Nordic Total Merit Index?
When it comes to dairy farming in the Nordic countries, we are always talking about the NTM – the Nordic Total Merit Index. But what makes the NTM one of the most progressive breeding value systems in the world? How can using the in...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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24:29
Episode 09 (Season 2) - Future-friendly Farming - Dairy Farming in 2040
Consumer trends are constantly changing. What consumers think and want impacts the food supply chain and, as a result, your farm and cattle breeding. But how will societal and consumer trends affect cattle breeding in the future? Wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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27:18
Episode 08 (Season 2) - Farming & Policy - How to Navigate Farming Regulations
Farmers in Europe are under pressure. Governments begin to introduce plans to reduce livestock numbers to curb greenhouse gas emissions.This has led to protests by farmers in The Netherlands and highlighted the conflict between environme...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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30:55
Episode 07 (Season 2) - Breeding for feed efficiency as the key to reducing emissions
A new study shows that cattle emissions in the Nordics can be reduced by approximately 20% by 2050 by investing in feed efficiency. To support this, VikingGenetics is installing the CFIT system in more dairy farms and investing in the Saved Fee...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:49
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 d...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:28
Episode 05 (Season 02) - Beef-on-Dairy - Using Data for More Sustainable Cows
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:15
Episode 04 (Season 02) - Seasonal Calving - A Farming System for the Future
Seasonal calving is growing in popularity. In some parts of the world, up to 80% of dairy farmers are using this farming system but challenges with fertility and health can significantly impact their profits. How do you manage seaso...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:30
Episode 03 (Season 02) - Polled Genetics - Goodbye to Dehorning Dairy Cows?
Polled genetics in cattle production is on the rise. Consumers, retailers and other parties are asking for better animal welfare. They're questioning the ethics surrounding the dehorning of beef and dairy cattle. But what is polledn...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:35
Episode 02 (Season 02) - Managing Inbreeding in Cattle Production - Pitfalls and Rewards
Inbreeding can give high, hidden costs in your dairy herd — and be quite difficult to spot. How can you manage inbreeding well? How can you ensure a healthy herd with sufficient genetic variety? In this episode, you get to hear from...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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24:35
Episode 01 (Season 02) - Why Food Supply is Relevant to Dairy Farmers
We're facing a serious situation with food supply and food security around the world. How can you be prepared for the new demands as a dairy or beef farmer? What tools are available to strengthen your milk and beef production in a new, uncertai...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:58
Episode 11 - How to avoid poor hoof health in your herd
When one of your cows is struggling with poor hoof health, it impacts not only the cow's well-being, fertility and milk production. It also has great consequences for the bottom line of your business. So how can you maintain good hoof health an...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:35
Episode 10 - Artificial insemination — maximise your conception rate
As many other dairy farmers, you may have experienced mixed results with artificial insemination of your cows. A successful pregnancy depends on a number of variables, so what can you do to get the best possible results?We've invited an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:11
Episode 09 - VikingRed — your secret ingredient in successful crossbreeding
VikingRed is one of the fastest growing breeds for crossbreeding around the world. But why has it become the secret ingredient in successful crossbreeding today?In this episode, you get to hear from dairy farmer Hayden Ferriman who recen...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:13
Episode 08 - Feed-efficient cows for a better tomorrow
Feed-efficiency is one of the hottest topics is cattle breeding right now. But how do you actually become more feed-efficient as a farmer? How do you save feed costs, reduce climate impact and improve the welfare of your animals? A ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:45
Episode 07 - Crossbreeding - Pick and mix the best genes
Crossing different dairy breeds can give you an up to 9% higher daily profit. You get healthier, more fertile cows and a higher lifetime production. But what do you need to watch out for before and after you start crossbreeding?In this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:09
Episode 06 - Cut the biggest slice of Beef on Dairy
Estimates show that up to 60% of all dairy cows will be inseminated with beef semen by 2030. But how do you make the most of Beef on Dairy in your herd? How do you generate the highest profit and run the most sustainable business?Two exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:50
Episode 05 - How to future-proof your Holstein herd
Are you struggling with Holstein cows that are too big, too hard to get pregnant or too inefficient? Or you might be facing new demands and requirements that can be difficult to navigate?To help guide you to a future-proof Holstein herd,...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:54