ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How can classification data help improve your herd beyond the final score? Tim Abrahamson, Senior Manager of Conformation Evaluation at Holstein Association USA, explains how breeders can use linear trait information to identify trends, guide breeding decisions, and enhance herd performance. He also shares insights on classification consistency, characteristics of successful herds, current Holstein trends, expanded services for other dairy breeds, and recent updates to how front-end capacity is evaluated.
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