S1E456 - E456 From $1.5 Million to $150,000: The Dairy Genetics Shakeout and Your Next Move

A decade ago, a well-managed seedstock operation with 50 elite cows could generate over $1.5 million annually in genetics revenue. Today, that same operation might see $150,000—even with better cattle. The genetics didn't decline. They improved. So where did the money go? This episode traces the seismic shift in dairy genetics economics, exposing how genomic testing, juvenile IVF, and corporate consolidation fundamentally restructured who profits from elite cattle. More importantly, we reveal which strategies are actually generating returns for breeding operations in 2025—and why the window to reposition is measured in months, not decades.

Key Takeaways:

* Why gene...