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Unlocking Herd Productivity: The Power of Low-Heritability Traits

4/2/2025

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Heritability reveals the genetic influence on traits, spanning from purely environmental to entirely genetic. While breeders often chase high-heritability traits for rapid gains, low-heritability traits like fertility and survival deserve attention too. Even modest genetic improvements in these areas can lead to remarkable boosts in herd productivity over time.

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Story summary

Heritability reveals the genetic influence on traits, spanning from purely environmental to entirely genetic. While breeders often chase high-heritability traits for rapid gains, low-heritability traits like fertility and survival deserve attention too. Even modest genetic improvements in these areas can lead to remarkable boosts in herd productivity over time.