Key Discussion Points

1. US Genetic Base Overhaul
   • Why the largest recalibration since 2020 impacts herd benchmarks (even for elite herds).
   • How to interpret relative rankings vs. absolute PTAs post-adjustment.
2. Polled Genetics Breakthrough
   • Case studies: Cardiff P (Germany) and Triton-PP (Canada) redefine "elite" with welfare-friendly traits.
   • Why polled sires now compete on fat yield, fertility, and conformation.
3. Germany’s Single-Step Revolution
   • How merging pedigree, genomic, and phenotype data boosts health trait reliability by 14%.
   • Practical impact: Fewer "genomic reruns" for functional traits.
4. Swiss TPI Surprises
   • Sous-Moron BOSTON’s +80-point leap: What commercial herds gain from his fertility focus.
   • Sustainability meets protein: Why Swiss evaluations prioritize eco-efficiency.
5. Global Takeaways for Breeders
   • Balancing act: Production vs. longevity in high-merit sires like DARTH VADR ($1,270 NM$).
   • Red flags: Managing inbreeding spikes amplified by genomic selection.
6. https://www.thebullvine.com/genetic-evaluation-review/april-2025-global-holstein-evaluations-new-leaders-emerge-as-genetic-progress-accelerates-worldwide/