September 10, 2025Agrarian scienceOpen Access

Dairy productivity of cows-daughters of Holstein bulls-producers

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Observational analysis highlights the impact of breeding bulls on milk yield and quality in Holstein cattle.

Milk yield improved by daughters of selected breeding bulls, particularly the Dagger bull, increasing by 10% compared to others.
BLUP assessment indicated that the top bulls had significant overall improvements in dairy productivity metrics.
The study analyzed milk yield, fat content, and protein content in Holstein cows over a standard lactation period.
Findings suggest a trade-off between milk yield and quality, emphasizing the importance of selecting optimal breeding bulls.

Gorelik et al. (2025) studied this question.

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