In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Eric McNeilly, International Premier Account Manager at Alta Genetics, shares insights from his 49-year career in the global dairy industry. From managing herds of over 20,000 cows to restructuring troubled farms across six continents, Eric explains the systems, cultural dynamics, and technologies driving efficient dairy operations. Learn practical management strategies and how to future-proof your dairy business. Listen now on all major platforms!

Meet the guest:

Eric McNeilly has nearly five decades of experience in the dairy industry, including managing herds of over 200,000 cows and consulting across 22 countries. With deep expertise in labor efficiency, dairy systems, and genetics, he now serves as International Premier Account Manager at Alta Genetics.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Introduction

(05:11) Managing large herds

(14:11) Cross-cultural leadership

(15:31) Farm restructuring systems

(24:15) Genomics in breeding

(28:23) Technology in dairy

(37:01) Closing thoughts

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