Traditional genetics companies have been caught flat-footed as innovative dairy producers and specialized beef genetics providers capture 75% of the booming beef-on-dairy market. Hosts Bella and Douglas explore this seismic market shift, its economic implications, and how dairy producers can maximize value in this new reality.

· Introduction and episode overview

· The market upheaval traditional companies didn't see coming

· New genetic providers disrupting the marketplace

· Economic impact on traditional genetics companies

· The disconnect between dairy and beef breeding approaches

· Industry initiatives and specialized beef-on-dairy indexes

· Detailed comparisons between dairy and beef carcasses

· Practical application of the five essential questions

· Future outlook for the genetics marketplace

· Winners and losers in the new genetics landscape

· Conclusion and key takeaways

Key Statistics Mentioned:

• Contribution of dairy steers to U.S. fed beef supply increased from 6.9% to 16.3% over two decades

• Traditional genetics companies control only about 25% of the beef-on-dairy market

• Angus dominates beef breeds used in dairy herds at 89%, followed by Limousin (12%), Charolais (7%), and Simmental (4%)

• Dairy steers yield 2-12% less red meat compared to beef steers

• Optimized beef-on-dairy breeding can improve dressing percentage by 2-5% and red meat yield by 3-8%

• 95% of beef-on-dairy crosses reported from 2016-2019 used Angus semen

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