Hear from Holstein Association USA’s 2026 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder, Curtis Vanden Berge. Growing up on his family’s California dairy, Curtis developed an early passion for breeding better cows. By focusing on genetic progress and continuous improvement, he has developed a high-performing herd. In this conversation, Curtis explains how he uses genetic tools and programs from Holstein Association USA to guide his herd forward. 

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