WEBVTT 00:00:14.189 --> 00:00:20.969 Creeping over fields of green Remembering the 00:00:20.969 --> 00:00:27.269 faces The moments unseen The hands that built 00:00:27.269 --> 00:00:33.590 a dynasty The vision in their eyes Echoes in 00:00:33.590 --> 00:00:38.810 the auction bar Beneath an endless sky This is 00:00:38.810 --> 00:01:04.099 the bull buy Turn the bar Welcome to the Bullvine 00:01:04.099 --> 00:01:07.079 Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories 00:01:07.079 --> 00:01:10.099 that shape dairy farming as we know it. I'm your 00:01:10.099 --> 00:01:12.480 host, and today we're exploring one of the most 00:01:12.480 --> 00:01:15.200 extraordinary chapters in Holstein breeding history. 00:01:15.819 --> 00:01:19.200 The story of a bull whose genetic influence didn't 00:01:19.200 --> 00:01:22.439 just change the industry, it revolutionized it. 00:01:22.939 --> 00:01:25.480 You're about to experience the rise of Braydal 00:01:25.480 --> 00:01:28.680 Goldwyn. From a newborn calf in a Cumberland, 00:01:28.739 --> 00:01:31.239 Ontario maternity pen to a genetic phenomenon 00:01:31.239 --> 00:01:34.239 whose daughters commanded million -dollar price 00:01:34.239 --> 00:01:37.060 tags and dominated show rings for nearly a decade. 00:01:37.560 --> 00:01:40.480 This isn't just another breeding story. This 00:01:40.480 --> 00:01:43.859 is about vision, patience, and the courage to 00:01:43.859 --> 00:01:47.140 build something that lasts generations. It's 00:01:47.140 --> 00:01:49.379 about the kind of decisions that separate successful 00:01:49.379 --> 00:01:52.629 operations from legendary ones. Whether you're 00:01:52.629 --> 00:01:55.829 milking 50 cows or 5 ,000, whether you're focused 00:01:55.829 --> 00:01:58.650 on production, type, or building the next great 00:01:58.650 --> 00:02:01.689 cow family, this story offers lessons that could 00:02:01.689 --> 00:02:04.590 transform how you think about genetics, risk, 00:02:04.810 --> 00:02:08.569 and legacy. So grab your coffee, settle in, and 00:02:08.569 --> 00:02:10.449 prepare to walk in the boots of the breeders 00:02:10.449 --> 00:02:13.550 who changed everything. This is the story of 00:02:13.550 --> 00:02:16.349 When Lightning Strikes. Let's get started. You 00:02:16.349 --> 00:02:19.229 pull into the farmyard at 4 .30 a .m., headlights 00:02:19.229 --> 00:02:22.439 cutting through the January darkness. The thermometer 00:02:22.439 --> 00:02:25.479 on your truck dashboard reads minus 12 Celsius. 00:02:25.979 --> 00:02:28.599 Your breath clouds the windshield as you shut 00:02:28.599 --> 00:02:31.039 off the engine, and for a moment, you sit in 00:02:31.039 --> 00:02:33.500 the silence that only exists in the deep hours 00:02:33.500 --> 00:02:37.240 before dawn on a dairy farm. Cumberland, Ontario. 00:02:38.319 --> 00:02:41.879 January 3rd, 2000. You walk toward the maternity 00:02:41.879 --> 00:02:44.719 barn, knowing that inside, Terry Beaton is already 00:02:44.719 --> 00:02:47.099 checking the overnight calving. The smell hits 00:02:47.099 --> 00:02:50.080 you first, that mixture of straw, warm bodies, 00:02:50.240 --> 00:02:52.800 and the sweet sour scent of fresh birth that 00:02:52.800 --> 00:02:56.060 every dairy farmer knows by heart. Your flashlight 00:02:56.060 --> 00:02:59.259 beam catches movement in the far pen. A newborn 00:02:59.259 --> 00:03:02.520 calf, still wet, struggling to coordinate legs 00:03:02.520 --> 00:03:05.539 that seem too long for its body. Storm sun out 00:03:05.539 --> 00:03:08.520 of baler twine. Just another planned mating in 00:03:08.520 --> 00:03:11.340 the breeding book. Terry kneels beside the calf, 00:03:11.580 --> 00:03:14.479 his weathered hands guiding those trembling legs 00:03:14.479 --> 00:03:17.849 into position. You have no way of knowing that 00:03:17.849 --> 00:03:20.090 you're witnessing the birth of a genetic revolution. 00:03:20.610 --> 00:03:23.909 No way of understanding that this awkward, gangly 00:03:23.909 --> 00:03:27.310 calf will become Bradol Goldwyn, the bull who 00:03:27.310 --> 00:03:29.430 will rewrite the economics of dairy genetics, 00:03:29.669 --> 00:03:32.349 dominate show rings for a decade, and fundamentally 00:03:32.349 --> 00:03:34.949 change how the world thinks about Holstein breeding. 00:03:35.729 --> 00:03:39.590 But somehow, standing there in that barn, watching 00:03:39.590 --> 00:03:41.729 Terry's careful attention to this particular 00:03:41.729 --> 00:03:44.919 calf, you sense something. Maybe it's the way 00:03:44.919 --> 00:03:47.240 the morning light filters through the frost -covered 00:03:47.240 --> 00:03:50.659 windows. Maybe it's the quiet confidence in Terry's 00:03:50.659 --> 00:03:54.080 movements. Or maybe it's just that farmer's instinct, 00:03:54.340 --> 00:03:57.120 that inexplicable feeling when you know you're 00:03:57.120 --> 00:04:00.520 looking at something special. This is the story 00:04:00.520 --> 00:04:04.099 of when lightning strikes twice. Once in 1985, 00:04:04.400 --> 00:04:07.139 when a young breeder made a decision at an auction 00:04:07.139 --> 00:04:09.900 that would echo through generations. And again, 00:04:09.960 --> 00:04:12.610 15 years later. When that decision manifested 00:04:12.610 --> 00:04:15.789 in a bull calf born on a cold Ontario morning, 00:04:15.949 --> 00:04:18.610 a calf whose genetic influence would spread across 00:04:18.610 --> 00:04:22.250 continents, reshape an entire industry, and create 00:04:22.250 --> 00:04:25.930 both unprecedented success and unforeseen consequences. 00:04:26.810 --> 00:04:29.449 You're about to experience the Braydale -Goldwyn 00:04:29.449 --> 00:04:32.709 story, not as a distant observer, but as someone 00:04:32.709 --> 00:04:35.269 who lived through the revolution, felt the pressure 00:04:35.269 --> 00:04:38.230 of each breeding decision, and understood the 00:04:38.230 --> 00:04:41.480 weight of genetic legacy. in an industry where 00:04:41.480 --> 00:04:45.980 one wrong choice can echo for generations. Welcome 00:04:45.980 --> 00:04:49.459 to the barn. Welcome to the story of when everything 00:04:49.459 --> 00:04:52.800 changed. You remember the 1980s dairy industry 00:04:52.800 --> 00:04:54.800 like yesterday because you lived through it. 00:04:54.879 --> 00:04:57.399 The decade when everything seemed to be changing 00:04:57.399 --> 00:05:00.899 at once. When computer -generated genetic indexes 00:05:00.899 --> 00:05:03.360 started appearing in breeding catalogs. When 00:05:03.360 --> 00:05:06.120 milk marketing boards restructured quota systems. 00:05:06.649 --> 00:05:09.350 and when feed costs began their relentless climb 00:05:09.350 --> 00:05:12.769 toward today's crushing prices. You're standing 00:05:12.769 --> 00:05:15.430 in your farm office, staring at your first LPI 00:05:15.430 --> 00:05:19.050 printout. Lifetime Performance Index, the Canadian 00:05:19.050 --> 00:05:22.050 attempt to quantify breeding potential in cold, 00:05:22.110 --> 00:05:25.269 hard numbers. The printout paper has those perforated 00:05:25.269 --> 00:05:27.870 edges, and you're running your finger down columns 00:05:27.870 --> 00:05:30.470 of numbers that promise to predict the future 00:05:30.470 --> 00:05:33.149 profitability of bloodlines that have been shaped 00:05:33.149 --> 00:05:37.139 by generations of intuition and experience. Your 00:05:37.139 --> 00:05:39.579 father, checking cattle in the adjacent barn, 00:05:39.740 --> 00:05:43.060 calls these computer indexes fancy guesswork. 00:05:43.500 --> 00:05:46.620 He trusts his eyes, his hands, the knowledge 00:05:46.620 --> 00:05:48.980 passed down through decades of selecting animals 00:05:48.980 --> 00:05:52.699 that milk well, breed back easily, and last longer 00:05:52.699 --> 00:05:55.699 than the competition. But you know, the industry 00:05:55.699 --> 00:05:59.300 is changing. Feed costs that averaged $60 per 00:05:59.300 --> 00:06:03.810 ton in 1980 have climbed to over $100. Milk prices 00:06:03.810 --> 00:06:06.550 fluctuate with global markets you barely understand. 00:06:06.829 --> 00:06:09.829 The margin for error in breeding decisions is 00:06:09.829 --> 00:06:12.889 shrinking. The philosophical divide runs deeper 00:06:12.889 --> 00:06:16.509 than numbers. In one corner, you have the production 00:06:16.509 --> 00:06:19.490 -focused breeders, farmers like yourself, who 00:06:19.490 --> 00:06:22.470 need cows that generate cash flow day after day, 00:06:22.610 --> 00:06:25.990 lactation after lactation. In the other corner, 00:06:26.129 --> 00:06:28.810 the confirmation enthusiasts chase show -ring 00:06:28.810 --> 00:06:31.759 glory. and the premium prices that come with 00:06:31.759 --> 00:06:35.279 breeding stock that catches judges' eyes. You've 00:06:35.279 --> 00:06:37.600 walked through barns filled with tall, tall, 00:06:37.800 --> 00:06:40.560 angular cows that photograph beautifully but 00:06:40.560 --> 00:06:43.300 struggle to maintain body condition on high -energy 00:06:43.300 --> 00:06:46.680 rations. You've also seen shorter, chunkier animals 00:06:46.680 --> 00:06:49.319 that convert feed efficiently but would never 00:06:49.319 --> 00:06:52.620 win a banner at the county fair. The industry 00:06:52.620 --> 00:06:55.449 operates in parallel universes. The commercial 00:06:55.449 --> 00:06:58.170 dairy seeking profitability and the purebred 00:06:58.170 --> 00:07:01.730 operation pursuing genetic prestige. This is 00:07:01.730 --> 00:07:05.029 the world Terry Beaton navigates in the mid -1980s. 00:07:05.050 --> 00:07:08.189 A world where artificial insemination has democratized 00:07:08.189 --> 00:07:11.069 access to elite genetics, but where the sheer 00:07:11.069 --> 00:07:13.870 volume of breeding options creates paralysis 00:07:13.870 --> 00:07:17.290 by analysis. A world where a single breeding 00:07:17.290 --> 00:07:20.089 decision can cost a small fortune in semen prices, 00:07:20.230 --> 00:07:22.850 but where the right choice can elevate an entire 00:07:22.850 --> 00:07:26.720 bloodline. You understand Terry's position because 00:07:26.720 --> 00:07:29.180 you've been there. Standing in the breeding barn 00:07:29.180 --> 00:07:32.899 at two in the morning, semen tank open, insemination 00:07:32.899 --> 00:07:35.920 equipment ready, holding a straw that represents 00:07:35.920 --> 00:07:38.879 months of feed costs, knowing that this single 00:07:38.879 --> 00:07:41.000 decision will determine whether the calf born 00:07:41.000 --> 00:07:43.959 nine months from now becomes a profitable addition 00:07:43.959 --> 00:07:46.519 to your herd or an expensive disappointment. 00:07:47.279 --> 00:07:50.000 The Holstein breed dominates North American dairy 00:07:50.000 --> 00:07:53.769 farming, and for good reason. These black and 00:07:53.769 --> 00:07:56.350 white cattle convert feed to milk more efficiently 00:07:56.350 --> 00:07:59.569 than any other breed, adapt to management systems 00:07:59.569 --> 00:08:03.310 from Thai stall barns to robotic milking facilities, 00:08:03.589 --> 00:08:06.209 and respond to genetic selection like no other 00:08:06.209 --> 00:08:09.550 livestock species. But that genetic malleability 00:08:09.550 --> 00:08:13.209 comes with risk. You remember the BST debates, 00:08:13.370 --> 00:08:15.850 the discussions about growth hormones and production 00:08:15.850 --> 00:08:18.509 stimulants. You remember watching neighboring 00:08:18.509 --> 00:08:21.889 farms embrace new technologies while others stuck 00:08:21.889 --> 00:08:25.230 with traditional methods. The gap between early 00:08:25.230 --> 00:08:27.730 adopters and traditionalists widens each year, 00:08:27.850 --> 00:08:30.389 creating winners and losers based on decisions 00:08:30.389 --> 00:08:33.009 that seem academic until they hit your monthly 00:08:33.009 --> 00:08:36.429 milk check. Into this complex, rapidly evolving 00:08:36.429 --> 00:08:39.389 industry steps a breeder who sees patterns where 00:08:39.389 --> 00:08:42.450 others see chaos. Terry Beaton doesn't just buy 00:08:42.450 --> 00:08:45.029 breeding stock. He invests in genetic systems. 00:08:45.529 --> 00:08:48.730 He doesn't just mate cows, he builds dynasties. 00:08:48.870 --> 00:08:52.629 And in November 1985, he makes a decision that 00:08:52.629 --> 00:08:54.690 will echo through decades of Holstein breeding. 00:08:55.230 --> 00:08:58.269 You're about to witness that decision and understand 00:08:58.269 --> 00:09:03.250 why it mattered so much. November 1985. You're 00:09:03.250 --> 00:09:05.590 sitting in the sale barn at the Sunny Lodge Farms 00:09:05.590 --> 00:09:08.870 dispersal, catalog spread across your lap, coffee 00:09:08.870 --> 00:09:12.299 growing cold in a styrofoam cup. The auctioneer's 00:09:12.299 --> 00:09:15.200 voice echoes off wooden rafters as lot numbers 00:09:15.200 --> 00:09:17.159 climb toward the evening's featured offerings. 00:09:17.519 --> 00:09:20.519 Around you, the who's who of Canadian Holstein 00:09:20.519 --> 00:09:23.879 breeding study pedigrees and whisper about bloodlines. 00:09:24.039 --> 00:09:29.059 The sale averages $6 ,839 per head. Serious money 00:09:29.059 --> 00:09:32.700 in 1985 dollars. You calculate quickly. That's 00:09:32.700 --> 00:09:35.379 more than most farms gross per cow in an entire 00:09:35.379 --> 00:09:39.570 year. But this isn't just any sale. Sunny Lodge 00:09:39.570 --> 00:09:41.690 has built a reputation for functional, profitable 00:09:41.690 --> 00:09:44.389 cattle that perform in commercial settings while 00:09:44.389 --> 00:09:46.610 maintaining enough type to compete in purebred 00:09:46.610 --> 00:09:49.610 circuits. You watch Terry Beaton across the sale 00:09:49.610 --> 00:09:52.789 ring. He's younger then, maybe in his early 30s, 00:09:52.789 --> 00:09:55.250 but already carrying himself with the quiet confidence 00:09:55.250 --> 00:09:58.309 of someone who understands genetic systems. His 00:09:58.309 --> 00:10:00.570 brother Mark sits beside him, and you notice 00:10:00.570 --> 00:10:02.649 how they communicate with subtle glances and 00:10:02.649 --> 00:10:06.110 slight nods. This isn't impulse buying. This 00:10:06.110 --> 00:10:09.669 is surgical precision. Lot 47 enters the ring. 00:10:09.970 --> 00:10:14.870 Sunny Lodge Elevation Jan, VG87 13 star. First 00:10:14.870 --> 00:10:17.049 lactation heifer, fourth generation very good 00:10:17.049 --> 00:10:19.570 classification, solid pedigree without being 00:10:19.570 --> 00:10:22.909 spectacular. The kind of animal that makes sense 00:10:22.909 --> 00:10:25.429 on paper, but doesn't necessarily quicken your 00:10:25.429 --> 00:10:29.009 pulse. You flip through your catalog notes. Good, 00:10:29.009 --> 00:10:31.490 utter genetics, decent production potential, 00:10:31.809 --> 00:10:35.330 clean pedigree without obvious weaknesses. The 00:10:35.330 --> 00:10:38.289 bidding opens conservatively. You consider jumping 00:10:38.289 --> 00:10:41.149 in. This type of female fits your breeding program. 00:10:41.570 --> 00:10:44.649 But then you notice Terry's posture. He's leaning 00:10:44.649 --> 00:10:47.809 forward slightly, focused entirely on the auctioneer. 00:10:48.169 --> 00:10:51.309 This isn't casual interest. The price climbs 00:10:51.309 --> 00:10:53.750 beyond what most commercial breeders would pay 00:10:53.750 --> 00:10:56.870 for an unproven heifer. You watch other bidders 00:10:56.870 --> 00:10:59.490 drop out as the numbers approach the sale average. 00:10:59.769 --> 00:11:03.230 But Terry stays engaged, methodical in his bidding, 00:11:03.370 --> 00:11:06.450 never showing urgency. but never hesitating when 00:11:06.450 --> 00:11:10.309 the auctioneer looks his way. Final Hammer, Terry 00:11:10.309 --> 00:11:13.509 Beaton, bred all Holsteins. What happens next 00:11:13.509 --> 00:11:15.850 reveals everything about Terry's approach to 00:11:15.850 --> 00:11:18.610 genetic building. Instead of loading Jan into 00:11:18.610 --> 00:11:21.509 his truck and heading home, he seeks out Carl 00:11:21.509 --> 00:11:24.990 Smith, the original breeder. You watch from across 00:11:24.990 --> 00:11:27.549 the parking lot as two men who have never met 00:11:27.549 --> 00:11:30.570 before negotiate a partnership that will reshape 00:11:30.570 --> 00:11:33.570 Holstein genetics. You learn later what they 00:11:33.570 --> 00:11:36.639 discussed. extensive flushing of Jan's genetics, 00:11:36.779 --> 00:11:39.639 embryo transfer programs, shared ownership of 00:11:39.639 --> 00:11:42.480 the resulting offspring. Most buyers purchase 00:11:42.480 --> 00:11:45.580 animals for their immediate use. Terry buys genetic 00:11:45.580 --> 00:11:48.100 systems for long -term development. The drive 00:11:48.100 --> 00:11:50.460 back to Cumberland that night reveals Terry's 00:11:50.460 --> 00:11:53.120 methodology. He doesn't think in terms of individual 00:11:53.120 --> 00:11:56.720 animals. He thinks in terms of generational compounding. 00:11:56.820 --> 00:11:59.820 Jan represents the foundation stone of a genetic 00:11:59.820 --> 00:12:02.799 pyramid that will be built with patience, precision, 00:12:02.879 --> 00:12:05.539 and unwavering focus on transmitting ability. 00:12:06.200 --> 00:12:08.919 Over the following months, you watch the JAN 00:12:08.919 --> 00:12:12.320 development program unfold. Hormone synchronization, 00:12:12.620 --> 00:12:15.799 embryo collection, recipient cow management, 00:12:16.159 --> 00:12:18.700 technologies that are cutting edge in the mid 00:12:18.700 --> 00:12:22.360 -1980s but routine today. Each embryo represents 00:12:22.360 --> 00:12:25.580 a calculated bet on genetic potential, a commitment 00:12:25.580 --> 00:12:27.840 to long -term thinking that requires both financial 00:12:27.840 --> 00:12:30.840 resources and unshakable confidence in your selection 00:12:30.840 --> 00:12:34.240 criteria. The first daughter, Sunny Lodge chief 00:12:34.240 --> 00:12:38.840 Vic, validates Terry's judgment. VG 86 classification, 00:12:39.360 --> 00:12:42.960 31 brood cow stars, numbers that translate to 00:12:42.960 --> 00:12:45.200 genetic consistency and commercial viability. 00:12:45.460 --> 00:12:48.200 But more importantly, Vic demonstrates what Terry 00:12:48.200 --> 00:12:51.620 saw in Jan, the ability to transmit quality reliably 00:12:51.620 --> 00:12:54.960 across different sire matings. You understand 00:12:54.960 --> 00:12:57.259 this process because you've attempted it yourself 00:12:57.259 --> 00:13:00.610 with varying degrees of success. Building cow 00:13:00.610 --> 00:13:03.570 families requires resources most farmers can't 00:13:03.570 --> 00:13:06.350 afford, patience that quarterly payment schedules 00:13:06.350 --> 00:13:09.610 don't accommodate, and an eye for genetic potential 00:13:09.610 --> 00:13:12.929 that combines art with science. Most operations 00:13:12.929 --> 00:13:15.909 focus on immediate returns, milk production that 00:13:15.909 --> 00:13:18.730 pays this month's feed bill. Terry focuses on 00:13:18.730 --> 00:13:20.850 genetic architecture that will pay dividends 00:13:20.850 --> 00:13:25.090 for decades. Vic to Aerostar produces Moon River, 00:13:25.309 --> 00:13:29.110 a modest GP83 classification but carrying the 00:13:29.110 --> 00:13:31.289 genetic potential that matters more than individual 00:13:31.289 --> 00:13:34.190 performance. Moonriver's departure to Japan as 00:13:34.190 --> 00:13:36.350 a young cow demonstrates both the international 00:13:36.350 --> 00:13:39.110 recognition of these genetics and the sacrifice 00:13:39.110 --> 00:13:43.190 required for long -term genetic building. Selling 00:13:43.190 --> 00:13:45.509 good animals to fund genetic development programs 00:13:45.509 --> 00:13:48.070 requires discipline that few breeders possess. 00:13:48.470 --> 00:13:51.230 But Moonriver's legacy remains at Bredahl in 00:13:51.230 --> 00:13:53.850 the form of her daughter, Bredahl Gypsy Grand, 00:13:54.169 --> 00:13:59.320 VG80H37. This is where Terry's vision crystallizes 00:13:59.320 --> 00:14:02.340 into measurable success. Gypsy Grand becomes 00:14:02.340 --> 00:14:06.279 Holstein Canada Cow of the Year in 2003, formal 00:14:06.279 --> 00:14:08.679 recognition of her impact on breed development. 00:14:09.059 --> 00:14:11.460 But her real influence comes through her offspring. 00:14:11.899 --> 00:14:15.399 Bradel Goodluck, 4 LPI, Bradel Freelance, No. 00:14:15.539 --> 00:14:19.519 2 LPI, Bradel Spy, Bradel Rainmaker, bulls that 00:14:19.519 --> 00:14:22.179 dominate genetic rankings before anyone has heard 00:14:22.179 --> 00:14:24.820 of Goldwyn. you realize you're witnessing the 00:14:24.820 --> 00:14:28.720 development of a genetic locomotive, a female 00:14:28.720 --> 00:14:31.159 whose breeding potential exceeds her individual 00:14:31.159 --> 00:14:34.399 performance. Gypsy Grand doesn't just produce 00:14:34.399 --> 00:14:36.980 good offspring. She produces breeding animals 00:14:36.980 --> 00:14:40.419 that reshape the genetic landscape. The Bradel 00:14:40.419 --> 00:14:42.740 prefix becomes a trademark for elite genetics, 00:14:42.960 --> 00:14:46.100 creating market expectations and premium pricing 00:14:46.100 --> 00:14:48.759 for anything carrying the family designation. 00:14:49.549 --> 00:14:52.570 This is the foundation upon which lightning will 00:14:52.570 --> 00:14:56.610 strike. Not luck, not accident, but the inevitable 00:14:56.610 --> 00:14:59.769 result of systematic genetic building that began 00:14:59.769 --> 00:15:02.590 with a calculated risk at a dispersal sale in 00:15:02.590 --> 00:15:06.269 1985. You're reviewing breeding records on a 00:15:06.269 --> 00:15:09.870 February morning in 1998, coffee steaming beside 00:15:09.870 --> 00:15:12.649 stacks of genetic catalogs and production reports. 00:15:13.289 --> 00:15:16.490 The numbers tell a story of incremental progress. 00:15:17.230 --> 00:15:19.750 Genetic gains measured in fractions of percentage 00:15:19.750 --> 00:15:22.490 points, improvements that accumulate over generations, 00:15:22.769 --> 00:15:25.429 but require faith in data that won't be validated 00:15:25.429 --> 00:15:28.809 for years. The pressure never stops in dairy 00:15:28.809 --> 00:15:32.389 farming. Feed costs climb relentlessly, now averaging 00:15:32.389 --> 00:15:37.070 $140 per ton for quality alfalfa hay. Milk prices 00:15:37.070 --> 00:15:39.710 fluctuate with global commodity markets that 00:15:39.710 --> 00:15:42.330 seem increasingly disconnected from farm gate 00:15:42.330 --> 00:15:45.279 reality. Your banker reviews loan renewals with 00:15:45.279 --> 00:15:48.240 questions about herd productivity, genetic investments, 00:15:48.500 --> 00:15:51.299 and long -term viability that hit closer to home 00:15:51.299 --> 00:15:54.820 each year. You understand Terry's position during 00:15:54.820 --> 00:15:57.419 these years because you face identical challenges. 00:15:57.960 --> 00:16:01.120 Each breeding decision carries amplified weight 00:16:01.120 --> 00:16:05.059 when margins shrink and costs escalate. The luxury 00:16:05.059 --> 00:16:07.639 of experimental matings disappears when every 00:16:07.639 --> 00:16:09.940 dose of semen represents measurable financial 00:16:09.940 --> 00:16:13.039 commitment. The temptation to focus on immediate 00:16:13.039 --> 00:16:15.659 returns rather than long -term genetic building 00:16:15.659 --> 00:16:18.980 becomes almost irresistible. Gypsy Grand's mating 00:16:18.980 --> 00:16:21.480 to Moglin Storm represents Terry's continued 00:16:21.480 --> 00:16:23.600 commitment to systematic genetic development, 00:16:23.899 --> 00:16:27.100 but also reveals the increasing complexity of 00:16:27.100 --> 00:16:29.600 breeding decisions in an industry where information 00:16:29.600 --> 00:16:34.360 overload creates paralysis by analysis. Storm 00:16:34.360 --> 00:16:36.620 brings durability and all -around performance 00:16:36.620 --> 00:16:39.850 to an already potent maternal line. But the mating 00:16:39.850 --> 00:16:42.669 also concentrates genes in ways that won't be 00:16:42.669 --> 00:16:45.409 fully understood until genomic testing reveals 00:16:45.409 --> 00:16:48.830 the risks hidden in pedigree structures. The 00:16:48.830 --> 00:16:51.429 birth of twins from this mating, Baylor twine 00:16:51.429 --> 00:16:54.090 and second cut, demonstrates both the potential 00:16:54.090 --> 00:16:56.929 and the unpredictability of genetic systems. 00:16:57.590 --> 00:17:00.590 Identical genetics expressing similar phenotypes 00:17:00.590 --> 00:17:03.370 in different environments, both daughters achieving 00:17:03.370 --> 00:17:07.230 VG86 classifications with nearly identical production 00:17:07.230 --> 00:17:10.640 profiles. You witness genetic consistency that 00:17:10.640 --> 00:17:13.480 validates Terry's long -term vision while highlighting 00:17:13.480 --> 00:17:17.200 the role of chance in animal breeding. Baylor 00:17:17.200 --> 00:17:19.940 Twine remains at Bradle and continues the family 00:17:19.940 --> 00:17:23.279 development program. Second Cut moves to Gillette 00:17:23.279 --> 00:17:25.579 Holsteins and becomes the foundation for her 00:17:25.579 --> 00:17:29.039 own dynasty of successful offspring. Same genetics, 00:17:29.259 --> 00:17:31.660 different locations, both producing champions, 00:17:31.980 --> 00:17:34.819 the kind of genetic reliability that creates 00:17:34.819 --> 00:17:37.869 market value and breeding confidence. The late 00:17:37.869 --> 00:17:41.470 1990s bring technological changes that revolutionize 00:17:41.470 --> 00:17:44.630 breeding decisions. Email communication allows 00:17:44.630 --> 00:17:47.990 instant access to genetic information. Computer 00:17:47.990 --> 00:17:51.130 databases track pedigree relationships with precision 00:17:51.130 --> 00:17:55.690 impossible in previous decades. Artificial insemination 00:17:55.690 --> 00:17:58.970 catalogs expand from regional publications to 00:17:58.970 --> 00:18:01.589 international directories offering genetics from 00:18:01.589 --> 00:18:03.950 every major breeding program in North America 00:18:03.950 --> 00:18:06.430 and Europe. You remember the learning curve of 00:18:06.430 --> 00:18:08.990 incorporating new technologies into traditional 00:18:08.990 --> 00:18:12.089 breeding programs. Genetic evaluation systems 00:18:12.089 --> 00:18:15.049 become more sophisticated but also more complex. 00:18:15.490 --> 00:18:18.329 Linear trait evaluations supplement traditional 00:18:18.329 --> 00:18:21.920 classification systems. Daughter proven sires 00:18:21.920 --> 00:18:24.599 compete with genomic tested young bulls whose 00:18:24.599 --> 00:18:27.420 genetic merit estimates carry mathematical precision 00:18:27.420 --> 00:18:31.539 but practical uncertainty. The industry consolidates 00:18:31.539 --> 00:18:33.880 during these years. Smaller breeding operations 00:18:33.880 --> 00:18:37.480 merge or disappear. Regional AI organizations 00:18:37.480 --> 00:18:40.839 combine into national cooperatives. Competition 00:18:40.839 --> 00:18:43.660 intensifies for market share in genetic improvement 00:18:43.660 --> 00:18:47.119 programs. The pressure to identify and promote 00:18:47.119 --> 00:18:49.670 the next genetic breakthrough creates marketing 00:18:49.670 --> 00:18:52.730 strategies that emphasize revolutionary claims 00:18:52.730 --> 00:18:56.029 over incremental improvements. In this environment, 00:18:56.269 --> 00:18:58.589 Terry continues building genetic systems with 00:18:58.589 --> 00:19:01.990 patients that defies industry trends. While competitors 00:19:01.990 --> 00:19:04.630 chase fashionable bloodlines and promote flavor 00:19:04.630 --> 00:19:07.569 of the month genetics, Breidel focuses on maternal 00:19:07.569 --> 00:19:10.410 line development that requires decades to fully 00:19:10.410 --> 00:19:13.730 mature. The strategy appears conservative compared 00:19:13.730 --> 00:19:16.329 to aggressive marketing of young sires with limited 00:19:16.329 --> 00:19:19.720 daughter information. Baylor Twine's first lactation 00:19:19.720 --> 00:19:22.400 performance validates Terry's genetic architecture. 00:19:23.400 --> 00:19:29.460 BCAs of 299 for milk, 397 for fat at 4 .9%, 314 00:19:29.460 --> 00:19:32.500 for protein, numbers that translate to commercial 00:19:32.500 --> 00:19:35.000 profitability and genetic transmitting ability. 00:19:35.599 --> 00:19:38.779 Her formal recognition as Holstein Canada Cow 00:19:38.779 --> 00:19:42.200 of the Year in 2007 provides industry validation 00:19:42.200 --> 00:19:45.140 of genetic systems that Terry has been building 00:19:45.140 --> 00:19:48.670 for over 20 years. You understand the emotional 00:19:48.670 --> 00:19:50.930 investment represented by these achievements. 00:19:51.730 --> 00:19:54.809 Decades of breeding decisions, financial commitments, 00:19:55.049 --> 00:19:57.650 and unwavering focus on genetic systems that 00:19:57.650 --> 00:20:00.410 require faith in data that won't be validated 00:20:00.410 --> 00:20:04.109 until years after initial investments. The recognition 00:20:04.109 --> 00:20:07.170 provides not just market validation but personal 00:20:07.170 --> 00:20:10.369 satisfaction for systematic approaches that prioritize 00:20:10.369 --> 00:20:13.289 long -term results over short -term gratification. 00:20:13.950 --> 00:20:16.309 The mating of Baylor twine to Shoremar James 00:20:16.309 --> 00:20:19.789 in 1999 appears routine in breeding records, 00:20:20.009 --> 00:20:22.750 but represents the culmination of Terry's 15 00:20:22.750 --> 00:20:26.670 -year genetic development program. James brings 00:20:26.670 --> 00:20:29.269 outcrossed genetics from another legendary Canadian 00:20:29.269 --> 00:20:32.529 bloodline, the Shore family's commitment to balanced, 00:20:32.630 --> 00:20:35.470 durable, profitable cattle. The combination of 00:20:35.470 --> 00:20:38.809 Baten's concentrated genetic firepower with Shore's 00:20:38.809 --> 00:20:41.690 proven durability creates genetic potential that 00:20:41.690 --> 00:20:45.289 exceeds the sum of individual components. You 00:20:45.289 --> 00:20:47.490 recognize this mating strategy because you've 00:20:47.490 --> 00:20:50.009 attempted similar approaches with varying degrees 00:20:50.009 --> 00:20:53.569 of success. Line breeding to concentrate desirable 00:20:53.569 --> 00:20:56.289 traits, followed by outcrossing to introduce 00:20:56.289 --> 00:20:58.789 hybrid vigor and prevent inbreeding depression. 00:20:59.990 --> 00:21:02.730 The theoretical framework appears straightforward, 00:21:03.049 --> 00:21:07.000 but practical application requires timing, resources, 00:21:07.140 --> 00:21:09.640 and genetic insight that few breeders possess. 00:21:10.259 --> 00:21:13.220 The pregnancy proceeds normally through winter 00:21:13.220 --> 00:21:16.160 months of 1999, one of hundreds of breedings 00:21:16.160 --> 00:21:18.619 on the Bradel program. No special attention, 00:21:18.960 --> 00:21:21.940 no heightened expectations, no indication that 00:21:21.940 --> 00:21:24.279 this particular mating will produce genetic impact 00:21:24.279 --> 00:21:28.279 that reshapes Holstein breeding worldwide. But 00:21:28.279 --> 00:21:30.519 you sense something building. Maybe it's the 00:21:30.519 --> 00:21:32.859 way Terry discusses genetic potential with increased 00:21:32.859 --> 00:21:36.150 confidence. Maybe it's the way industry professionals 00:21:36.150 --> 00:21:38.730 reference Bradol genetics with growing respect. 00:21:39.029 --> 00:21:42.130 Or maybe it's just the farmer's instinct that 00:21:42.130 --> 00:21:44.930 recognizes when systematic approaches reach critical 00:21:44.930 --> 00:21:48.109 mass and prepare to produce results that justify 00:21:48.109 --> 00:21:52.490 decades of patient development. January 3, 2000 00:21:52.490 --> 00:21:56.490 approaches with no fanfare, no special preparation, 00:21:56.809 --> 00:21:59.609 no recognition that dairy history is about to 00:21:59.609 --> 00:22:02.670 change forever. You're driving to the feed mill 00:22:02.670 --> 00:22:06.730 on December 30, 1999, listening to Y2K preparation 00:22:06.730 --> 00:22:10.069 reports on the truck radio. The new millennium 00:22:10.069 --> 00:22:13.150 brings uncertainty about computer systems, financial 00:22:13.150 --> 00:22:16.230 markets, and technological infrastructure that 00:22:16.230 --> 00:22:18.490 affects everything from milk payment systems 00:22:18.490 --> 00:22:22.670 to feed delivery schedules. Your operation, like 00:22:22.670 --> 00:22:24.990 thousands of others, has prepared for potential 00:22:24.990 --> 00:22:27.490 disruptions while hoping for normal operations. 00:22:28.490 --> 00:22:31.509 The dairy industry enters the 21st century facing 00:22:31.509 --> 00:22:34.029 challenges that will define the next two decades. 00:22:34.769 --> 00:22:37.930 Consolidation accelerates as smaller farms struggle 00:22:37.930 --> 00:22:40.910 with economics that favor scale and efficiency. 00:22:42.069 --> 00:22:44.910 Regulatory pressure increases as environmental 00:22:44.910 --> 00:22:47.450 concerns focus attention on nutrient management 00:22:47.450 --> 00:22:50.549 and water quality. Consumer preferences shift 00:22:50.549 --> 00:22:53.089 toward organic and specialty products that require 00:22:53.089 --> 00:22:55.950 production modifications and premium pricing 00:22:55.950 --> 00:23:00.369 structures. Genetic evaluation systems evolve 00:23:00.369 --> 00:23:04.069 rapidly during this period. Canadian dairy industries 00:23:04.069 --> 00:23:07.309 implement genomic testing programs that promise 00:23:07.309 --> 00:23:11.109 to revolutionize breeding decisions. Young sire 00:23:11.109 --> 00:23:14.269 programs expand as AI organizations compete to 00:23:14.269 --> 00:23:17.470 identify and promote genetic breakthroughs. International 00:23:17.470 --> 00:23:20.589 genetic exchange increases as breeding organizations 00:23:20.589 --> 00:23:23.670 pursue genetics from around the globe. You remember 00:23:23.670 --> 00:23:26.109 the learning curve of incorporating genomic information 00:23:26.109 --> 00:23:29.529 into traditional breeding programs. Genetic merit 00:23:29.529 --> 00:23:33.049 estimates based on DNA analysis rather than progeny 00:23:33.049 --> 00:23:36.130 performance. Accuracy levels that promise 70 00:23:36.130 --> 00:23:39.190 % reliability for traits that previously required 00:23:39.190 --> 00:23:42.349 daughter -proven evaluations. The ability to 00:23:42.349 --> 00:23:45.670 identify genetic potential in calves months rather 00:23:45.670 --> 00:23:48.789 than years after birth. The technology offers 00:23:48.789 --> 00:23:51.769 unprecedented precision but also creates information 00:23:51.769 --> 00:23:54.660 overload that challenges traditional decision 00:23:54.660 --> 00:23:58.519 -making processes. Genomic indexes provide mathematical 00:23:58.519 --> 00:24:01.220 precision for traits that experienced breeders 00:24:01.220 --> 00:24:05.019 have always evaluated subjectively. Linear measurements 00:24:05.019 --> 00:24:07.920 quantify characteristics that previous generations 00:24:07.920 --> 00:24:10.420 assessed through visual appraisal and practical 00:24:10.420 --> 00:24:14.619 experience. Show circuits adapt to changing genetic 00:24:14.619 --> 00:24:17.839 trends during these years. Judging criteria evolve 00:24:17.839 --> 00:24:20.700 to reflect industry emphasis on functional traits 00:24:21.160 --> 00:24:23.099 rather than purely cosmetic characteristics. 00:24:23.859 --> 00:24:26.700 Classification systems incorporate new measurements 00:24:26.700 --> 00:24:29.480 for health, longevity, and production efficiency. 00:24:30.059 --> 00:24:33.279 International competition intensifies as transportation 00:24:33.279 --> 00:24:36.539 improvements enable global participation in major 00:24:36.539 --> 00:24:40.440 shows and sales. The economics of elite genetics 00:24:40.440 --> 00:24:43.119 change dramatically during this period. Semen 00:24:43.119 --> 00:24:46.640 prices for popular sires increase from $50 per 00:24:46.640 --> 00:24:50.099 dose to over $100. Elite breeding stock sells 00:24:50.099 --> 00:24:52.720 for prices that reflect investment value rather 00:24:52.720 --> 00:24:55.500 than production potential. Genetic insurance 00:24:55.500 --> 00:24:58.279 policies become standard protection for valuable 00:24:58.279 --> 00:25:01.359 breeding animals. You witness the transformation 00:25:01.359 --> 00:25:04.640 of genetic markets from regional exchanges to 00:25:04.640 --> 00:25:08.059 international commerce. Embryo transfer technology 00:25:08.059 --> 00:25:10.819 enables global distribution of elite genetics. 00:25:11.119 --> 00:25:14.059 Frozen semen allows genetic preservation and 00:25:14.059 --> 00:25:17.130 international shipping. Online marketing platforms 00:25:17.130 --> 00:25:19.890 replace printed catalogs and regional sales as 00:25:19.890 --> 00:25:22.710 primary methods for genetic promotion and distribution. 00:25:23.549 --> 00:25:26.609 The pace of genetic change accelerates as information 00:25:26.609 --> 00:25:29.349 technology improves communication and evaluation 00:25:29.349 --> 00:25:33.509 systems. Breeding decisions that previously required 00:25:33.509 --> 00:25:36.289 months of research and consultation can now be 00:25:36.289 --> 00:25:39.640 completed in days or weeks. Genetic merit comparisons 00:25:39.640 --> 00:25:43.019 that relied on incomplete information now incorporate 00:25:43.019 --> 00:25:45.779 comprehensive databases with international scope. 00:25:46.180 --> 00:25:49.119 Scientific understanding of genetic systems expands 00:25:49.119 --> 00:25:53.039 rapidly during this period. DNA testing reveals 00:25:53.039 --> 00:25:55.519 genetic relationships and trait associations 00:25:55.519 --> 00:25:59.460 that traditional pedigree analysis missed. Molecular 00:25:59.460 --> 00:26:02.039 genetics identifies specific genes responsible 00:26:02.039 --> 00:26:05.000 for production traits, disease resistance, and 00:26:05.000 --> 00:26:07.700 reproduction efficiency. Genomic selection programs 00:26:07.700 --> 00:26:10.460 promise to accelerate genetic improvement rates 00:26:10.460 --> 00:26:13.559 while reducing generation intervals, but increased 00:26:13.559 --> 00:26:16.519 scientific knowledge also reveals the complexity 00:26:16.519 --> 00:26:19.700 and risks associated with intensive genetic selection. 00:26:20.140 --> 00:26:23.279 Recessive disorders emerge as breeding populations 00:26:23.279 --> 00:26:27.400 concentrate around popular sires, Genetic diversity 00:26:27.400 --> 00:26:30.619 decreases as successful bloodlines dominate breeding 00:26:30.619 --> 00:26:33.160 programs. The balance between genetic progress 00:26:33.160 --> 00:26:35.880 and genetic health becomes a central concern 00:26:35.880 --> 00:26:38.700 for industry organizations and individual breeders. 00:26:39.039 --> 00:26:42.200 This is the technological and economic environment 00:26:42.200 --> 00:26:45.559 surrounding Braydale -Goldwyn's birth. An industry 00:26:45.559 --> 00:26:48.240 in transition, embracing scientific advancement 00:26:48.240 --> 00:26:50.839 while struggling to maintain genetic diversity. 00:26:51.579 --> 00:26:55.220 Competitive pressures that reward genetic breakthroughs 00:26:55.519 --> 00:26:59.400 while penalizing conservative approaches. Market 00:26:59.400 --> 00:27:02.059 forces that create enormous value for superior 00:27:02.059 --> 00:27:04.980 genetics while threatening the viability of conventional 00:27:04.980 --> 00:27:08.700 breeding programs. Into this complex, rapidly 00:27:08.700 --> 00:27:11.259 evolving industry steps a bull calf whose genetic 00:27:11.259 --> 00:27:14.099 influence will exceed every prediction and challenge 00:27:14.099 --> 00:27:16.420 every assumption about the relationship between 00:27:16.420 --> 00:27:19.259 genetic merit, market value, and industry impact. 00:27:20.859 --> 00:27:24.640 November 2004. You're sitting in your farm office 00:27:24.640 --> 00:27:27.740 at 6 a .m., coffee growing cold beside stacks 00:27:27.740 --> 00:27:30.720 of breeding catalogs and genetic evaluation reports. 00:27:31.500 --> 00:27:34.819 The monthly LPI listings have just arrived via 00:27:34.819 --> 00:27:37.799 email, a routine you've followed for years but 00:27:37.799 --> 00:27:40.559 which never fails to generate both hope and anxiety 00:27:40.559 --> 00:27:43.519 about your breeding decisions. You scroll through 00:27:43.519 --> 00:27:46.019 the rankings, noting familiar names in familiar 00:27:46.019 --> 00:27:49.319 positions. Genetic progress appears incremental. 00:27:49.900 --> 00:27:52.119 measured in small improvements that accumulate 00:27:52.119 --> 00:27:55.339 over time. Your own breeding program shows modest 00:27:55.339 --> 00:27:58.660 gains, nothing spectacular, but steady improvement 00:27:58.660 --> 00:28:01.759 that validates careful sire selection and systematic 00:28:01.759 --> 00:28:06.200 genetic building. Position of 82 catches your 00:28:06.200 --> 00:28:08.619 attention only because it's an unfamiliar name. 00:28:09.180 --> 00:28:12.299 Bradel Goldwyn. You recognize the prefix, but 00:28:12.299 --> 00:28:14.640 can't recall specific details about this particular 00:28:14.640 --> 00:28:18.390 bull. Another Bradel entry. Terry's program continues 00:28:18.390 --> 00:28:21.049 producing genetic merit at levels that earn industry 00:28:21.049 --> 00:28:23.930 respect, but this one hasn't generated the buzz 00:28:23.930 --> 00:28:27.049 surrounding some of his other releases. You make 00:28:27.049 --> 00:28:29.569 a mental note to research Goldwyn's pedigree 00:28:29.569 --> 00:28:32.109 and breeding potential, then continue reviewing 00:28:32.109 --> 00:28:35.269 rankings for immediate breeding decisions. November 00:28:35.269 --> 00:28:38.049 breeding season requires sire selections for 00:28:38.049 --> 00:28:40.849 calves that won't be born until August, evaluated 00:28:40.849 --> 00:28:44.529 until lactation, or proven until progeny testing 00:28:44.529 --> 00:28:48.380 completes its three -year cycle. The faith required 00:28:48.380 --> 00:28:51.039 for breeding decisions extends far beyond most 00:28:51.039 --> 00:28:53.900 business planning horizons. The morning milking 00:28:53.900 --> 00:28:56.140 routine provides time to think about genetic 00:28:56.140 --> 00:28:58.680 strategies while your hands work automatically 00:28:58.680 --> 00:29:02.039 through familiar procedures. Each cow represents 00:29:02.039 --> 00:29:04.839 multiple breeding decisions, sire selection, 00:29:05.220 --> 00:29:08.920 timing, genetic goals, economic objectives, that 00:29:08.920 --> 00:29:11.779 seemed logical when made but now generate varying 00:29:11.779 --> 00:29:15.119 degrees of satisfaction or regret based on resulting 00:29:15.119 --> 00:29:17.940 offspring performance. Your breeding program 00:29:17.940 --> 00:29:20.880 reflects compromises between genetic idealism 00:29:20.880 --> 00:29:24.720 and economic reality. Elite sires command premium 00:29:24.720 --> 00:29:27.259 prices that challenge tight operating margins. 00:29:27.680 --> 00:29:30.640 Proven genetics provide reliability but limit 00:29:30.640 --> 00:29:33.839 genetic advancement. Young, unproven sires offer 00:29:33.839 --> 00:29:36.599 genetic potential but carry risk that farm operations 00:29:36.599 --> 00:29:40.579 can't always absorb. February 2005 brings the 00:29:40.579 --> 00:29:43.200 next LPI update with anticipation that has become 00:29:43.200 --> 00:29:45.960 routine over decades of genetic evaluation cycles. 00:29:46.680 --> 00:29:49.680 Most changes are predictable, bulls gaining or 00:29:49.680 --> 00:29:52.200 losing a few positions as additional progeny 00:29:52.200 --> 00:29:54.700 information refines genetic merit estimates. 00:29:55.839 --> 00:29:58.200 Occasionally, a bull makes dramatic movement 00:29:58.200 --> 00:30:00.660 based on exceptional daughters or disappointing 00:30:00.660 --> 00:30:03.440 performance, but these events are rare enough 00:30:03.440 --> 00:30:06.420 to generate industry discussion. You open the 00:30:06.420 --> 00:30:09.910 email attachment and scan the top rankings. The 00:30:09.910 --> 00:30:12.450 familiar names occupy expected positions with 00:30:12.450 --> 00:30:15.130 minor reshuffling that reflects normal variation 00:30:15.130 --> 00:30:18.349 in genetic evaluation systems. Then you notice 00:30:18.349 --> 00:30:20.289 something that makes you double -check the data. 00:30:21.089 --> 00:30:24.710 Position number five, Bradel -Goldwyn. A jump 00:30:24.710 --> 00:30:27.230 from number 82 to number five represents movement 00:30:27.230 --> 00:30:29.869 so dramatic that you initially suspect data entry 00:30:29.869 --> 00:30:33.650 errors. Bulls don't gain 77 positions in a single 00:30:33.650 --> 00:30:36.210 evaluation run without exceptional circumstances 00:30:36.210 --> 00:30:39.849 that generate industry -wide attention. You cross 00:30:39.849 --> 00:30:42.569 -reference multiple sources to confirm the accuracy 00:30:42.569 --> 00:30:46.130 of rankings that seem impossible. The phone calls 00:30:46.130 --> 00:30:48.869 begin immediately. Other breeders expressing 00:30:48.869 --> 00:30:52.089 disbelief, excitement, and urgent interest in 00:30:52.089 --> 00:30:54.690 accessing Goldwyn genetics before market demand 00:30:54.690 --> 00:30:58.809 drives prices beyond reasonable levels. AI distributors 00:30:58.809 --> 00:31:01.250 reporting sudden inquiries about semen availability 00:31:01.250 --> 00:31:04.589 from an unknown bull that has become an overnight 00:31:04.589 --> 00:31:08.690 sensation. Genetic evaluators explaining statistical 00:31:08.690 --> 00:31:11.710 procedures that validate extraordinary evaluation 00:31:11.710 --> 00:31:15.650 results. You understand the implications immediately. 00:31:16.210 --> 00:31:19.769 Genetic merit increases of this magnitude suggest 00:31:19.769 --> 00:31:22.809 transmitting ability that exceeds normal expectations 00:31:22.809 --> 00:31:26.049 for Holstein breeding. The jump from number 82 00:31:26.049 --> 00:31:29.309 to number 5 represents daughter performance that 00:31:29.309 --> 00:31:32.109 validates genetic potential hidden in pedigree 00:31:32.109 --> 00:31:34.559 structures. that experienced breeders should 00:31:34.559 --> 00:31:37.839 have recognized but somehow missed. The drive 00:31:37.839 --> 00:31:40.960 to Terry's farm provides time to process information 00:31:40.960 --> 00:31:43.940 that challenges assumptions about genetic evaluation 00:31:43.940 --> 00:31:47.119 systems and breeding strategies. How does an 00:31:47.119 --> 00:31:49.559 experienced breeding community overlook genetic 00:31:49.559 --> 00:31:52.279 potential that produces results dramatic enough 00:31:52.279 --> 00:31:56.279 to generate 77 position LPI improvements? What 00:31:56.279 --> 00:31:58.720 does this suggest about genetic selection criteria 00:31:58.720 --> 00:32:02.299 that prioritize proven performance over pedigree 00:32:02.299 --> 00:32:05.619 analysis. You find Terry in his office, phone 00:32:05.619 --> 00:32:08.839 pressed to his ear, surrounded by breeding catalogs 00:32:08.839 --> 00:32:11.980 and genetic evaluation reports. His expression 00:32:11.980 --> 00:32:14.660 combines satisfaction with bewilderment, the 00:32:14.660 --> 00:32:17.579 satisfaction of systematic genetic building validated 00:32:17.579 --> 00:32:20.819 by objective evaluation, but bewilderment at 00:32:20.819 --> 00:32:23.400 the scale of industry response to results he 00:32:23.400 --> 00:32:26.240 expected but never anticipated would generate 00:32:26.240 --> 00:32:30.029 such dramatic market reaction. Terry explains 00:32:30.029 --> 00:32:32.910 Goldwyn's genetic foundation with the methodical 00:32:32.910 --> 00:32:35.490 precision that characterizes his approach to 00:32:35.490 --> 00:32:38.589 breeding decisions. The maternal line development 00:32:38.589 --> 00:32:41.589 spanning 20 years from the original purchase 00:32:41.589 --> 00:32:44.750 of Jan through systematic genetic building that 00:32:44.750 --> 00:32:47.329 accumulated genetic merit in concentrated but 00:32:47.329 --> 00:32:50.549 predictable patterns. The outcross to Shormar 00:32:50.549 --> 00:32:53.549 James that introduced hybrid vigor without diluting 00:32:53.549 --> 00:32:56.400 accumulated genetic potential. But even Terry 00:32:56.400 --> 00:32:58.720 admits surprise at the scale of genetic evaluation 00:32:58.720 --> 00:33:02.680 results. Expected improvement? Yes. Revolutionary 00:33:02.680 --> 00:33:05.500 impact? No. The difference between systematic 00:33:05.500 --> 00:33:08.359 genetic building and breakthrough genetic events 00:33:08.359 --> 00:33:11.819 that reshape industry standards. The distinction 00:33:11.819 --> 00:33:14.480 between incremental progress and paradigm shifts 00:33:14.480 --> 00:33:17.480 that redefine possibilities for Holstein breeding. 00:33:17.740 --> 00:33:20.900 The market reaction exceeds all previous experience 00:33:20.900 --> 00:33:24.380 with genetic breakthroughs. semen orders that 00:33:24.380 --> 00:33:27.400 exhaust initial availability within days of evaluation 00:33:27.400 --> 00:33:31.039 release, international inquiries from breeding 00:33:31.039 --> 00:33:33.339 organizations that normally develop domestic 00:33:33.339 --> 00:33:36.019 genetics rather than importing North American 00:33:36.019 --> 00:33:39.559 bloodlines, embryo transfer requests that promise 00:33:39.559 --> 00:33:42.839 premium pricing for genetic access that seemed 00:33:42.839 --> 00:33:46.559 routine just weeks earlier. You witness the transformation 00:33:46.559 --> 00:33:49.700 of genetic commerce from regional exchange to 00:33:49.700 --> 00:33:52.950 international market overnight. Goldwyn's semen 00:33:52.950 --> 00:33:56.250 prices increase from standard AI rates to premium 00:33:56.250 --> 00:33:59.410 pricing that reflects scarcity and demand rather 00:33:59.410 --> 00:34:03.029 than production costs. The Braydale prefix gains 00:34:03.029 --> 00:34:05.349 recognition that extends beyond North American 00:34:05.349 --> 00:34:07.950 breeding circles to global genetics markets. 00:34:08.570 --> 00:34:11.110 The first Goldwyn daughters enter show competition 00:34:11.110 --> 00:34:15.090 during 2005 and 2006 show seasons, generating 00:34:15.090 --> 00:34:18.230 visual validation for genetic evaluations that 00:34:18.230 --> 00:34:21.449 seemed almost too good to believe. These aren't 00:34:21.449 --> 00:34:23.789 just daughters that classify well and produce 00:34:23.789 --> 00:34:26.610 efficiently. These are animals that redefine 00:34:26.610 --> 00:34:29.349 breed standards for mammary excellence, dairy 00:34:29.349 --> 00:34:32.849 strength, and overall balance. You attend shows 00:34:32.849 --> 00:34:35.469 where Goldwyn daughters dominate class competition 00:34:35.469 --> 00:34:38.269 with consistency that veteran exhibitors have 00:34:38.269 --> 00:34:41.789 never witnessed from a single sire. Not occasional 00:34:41.789 --> 00:34:44.570 winners, but systematic excellence that spans 00:34:44.570 --> 00:34:48.090 multiple classes, regions, and management systems. 00:34:48.230 --> 00:34:50.739 The kind of genetic uniformity that suggests 00:34:50.739 --> 00:34:53.860 transmitting ability that exceeds normal variation 00:34:53.860 --> 00:34:57.539 in Holstein breeding. The show ring success generates 00:34:57.539 --> 00:35:00.860 market momentum that extends beyond genetic evaluation 00:35:00.860 --> 00:35:04.519 results. Visual confirmation of genetic merit 00:35:04.519 --> 00:35:06.659 that resonates with breeders who trust their 00:35:06.659 --> 00:35:10.639 eyes as much as computer generated indices. Marketing 00:35:10.639 --> 00:35:13.260 appeal that attracts commercial breeders seeking 00:35:13.260 --> 00:35:15.960 competitive advantages and purebred operations 00:35:15.960 --> 00:35:20.389 pursuing show ring success. The economic impact 00:35:20.389 --> 00:35:23.670 on Bradel operation exceeds all previous experience 00:35:23.670 --> 00:35:26.869 with genetic marketing. Semen sales that generate 00:35:26.869 --> 00:35:29.349 revenue streams independent of milk production. 00:35:29.650 --> 00:35:32.349 International licensing agreements that create 00:35:32.349 --> 00:35:36.070 ongoing royalty income. Embryo transfer programs 00:35:36.070 --> 00:35:38.889 that command premium pricing for genetic access. 00:35:39.489 --> 00:35:42.630 But success creates new challenges that test 00:35:42.630 --> 00:35:44.849 management systems designed for conventional 00:35:44.849 --> 00:35:47.909 dairy operations. Genetic inventory management 00:35:47.909 --> 00:35:51.090 becomes critical as semen supplies face unprecedented 00:35:51.090 --> 00:35:55.429 demand. International shipping requires regulatory 00:35:55.429 --> 00:35:57.909 compliance and quality control procedures that 00:35:57.909 --> 00:36:01.409 exceed domestic marketing requirements. Insurance 00:36:01.409 --> 00:36:04.090 policies become necessary protection for genetic 00:36:04.090 --> 00:36:06.849 assets whose value exceeds traditional livestock 00:36:06.849 --> 00:36:10.190 valuations. You recognize both the opportunity 00:36:10.190 --> 00:36:12.869 and the risk represented by Goldwyn's success. 00:36:13.170 --> 00:36:15.610 The genetic breakthrough that validates systematic 00:36:15.610 --> 00:36:18.289 breeding approaches while creating market forces 00:36:18.289 --> 00:36:21.030 that could reshape Holstein breeding in unpredictable 00:36:21.030 --> 00:36:24.730 ways. The economic rewards that justify decades 00:36:24.730 --> 00:36:27.429 of genetic investment while generating pressures 00:36:27.429 --> 00:36:30.090 that could undermine long -term genetic diversity. 00:36:30.809 --> 00:36:34.889 By 2006, Goldwyn climbs to number three LPI. 00:36:35.400 --> 00:36:37.679 confirming genetic merit that initially seemed 00:36:37.679 --> 00:36:40.659 too dramatic to sustain. The progression from 00:36:40.659 --> 00:36:43.820 82 to number 5 to number 3 represents consistent 00:36:43.820 --> 00:36:46.659 improvement based on expanding daughter populations 00:36:46.659 --> 00:36:49.400 rather than statistical variation that might 00:36:49.400 --> 00:36:53.119 explain initial evaluation results. The global 00:36:53.119 --> 00:36:55.179 genetic commerce surrounding Goldwyn creates 00:36:55.179 --> 00:36:57.519 precedence for Holstein breeding that extend 00:36:57.519 --> 00:37:01.159 far beyond individual bull marketing. International 00:37:01.159 --> 00:37:04.300 genetic exchange that previously focused on proven 00:37:04.300 --> 00:37:08.059 sires now embraces young bulls based on genetic 00:37:08.059 --> 00:37:10.780 evaluations that promise future performance. 00:37:11.440 --> 00:37:14.480 Market valuations that reflect investment potential 00:37:14.480 --> 00:37:18.000 rather than immediate production utility. You 00:37:18.000 --> 00:37:19.760 understand that you're witnessing the transformation 00:37:19.760 --> 00:37:22.800 of Holstein genetics from agricultural commodity 00:37:22.800 --> 00:37:25.659 to financial asset. The emergence of genetic 00:37:25.659 --> 00:37:27.880 markets that operate according to investment 00:37:27.880 --> 00:37:30.460 principles rather than traditional livestock 00:37:30.460 --> 00:37:33.809 commerce. The creation of genetic value that 00:37:33.809 --> 00:37:36.989 transcends immediate utility and approaches speculation 00:37:36.989 --> 00:37:40.670 based on future performance predictions. But 00:37:40.670 --> 00:37:43.389 beneath the excitement and opportunity, you sense 00:37:43.389 --> 00:37:45.889 developing tensions that could generate consequences 00:37:45.889 --> 00:37:49.369 extending far beyond Goldwyn's individual impact. 00:37:49.949 --> 00:37:53.429 The concentration of genetic improvement in single 00:37:53.429 --> 00:37:55.909 bloodlines that could reduce diversity across 00:37:55.909 --> 00:37:59.389 Holstein populations. the market forces that 00:37:59.389 --> 00:38:01.730 could drive genetic selection towards short -term 00:38:01.730 --> 00:38:04.489 profits rather than long -term breed development. 00:38:05.050 --> 00:38:08.550 The lightning has struck. Now you wait to see 00:38:08.550 --> 00:38:11.030 where it leads. You find yourself in the barn 00:38:11.030 --> 00:38:14.010 at 5 .30 a .m., moving through morning chores 00:38:14.010 --> 00:38:16.690 with the automatic efficiency that comes from 00:38:16.690 --> 00:38:20.110 decades of routine. But your mind races with 00:38:20.110 --> 00:38:22.530 questions that have kept you awake for weeks. 00:38:22.849 --> 00:38:25.829 How do you manage success that exceeds every 00:38:25.829 --> 00:38:28.739 prediction? How do you balance genetic opportunities 00:38:28.739 --> 00:38:31.760 that could reshape your operation against risks 00:38:31.760 --> 00:38:33.960 that could undermine everything you've built? 00:38:34.559 --> 00:38:38.139 Terry faces these questions on a scale that dwarfs 00:38:38.139 --> 00:38:41.480 your experience. The Goldwyn phenomenon has transformed 00:38:41.480 --> 00:38:43.679 Braydale from a respected breeding operation 00:38:43.679 --> 00:38:46.940 into an international genetics enterprise almost 00:38:46.940 --> 00:38:50.940 overnight. The phone never stops ringing. Fax 00:38:50.940 --> 00:38:53.539 machines consume paper faster than orders can 00:38:53.539 --> 00:38:56.159 be processed. International shipping arrangements 00:38:56.159 --> 00:38:58.900 require expertise that extends beyond traditional 00:38:58.900 --> 00:39:02.239 dairy farming knowledge. You imagine Terry at 00:39:02.239 --> 00:39:05.440 his kitchen table before dawn, spreadsheets and 00:39:05.440 --> 00:39:08.179 genetic catalogs competing for space with coffee 00:39:08.179 --> 00:39:11.179 cups and financial statements. The same table 00:39:11.179 --> 00:39:13.619 where breeding decisions were made with careful 00:39:13.619 --> 00:39:17.280 calculation now hosts negotiations that involve 00:39:17.280 --> 00:39:20.059 international contracts and licensing agreements 00:39:20.059 --> 00:39:23.739 worth more than most farms' annual gross revenue. 00:39:24.360 --> 00:39:27.219 The success validates every assumption about 00:39:27.219 --> 00:39:29.739 systematic genetic building while generating 00:39:29.739 --> 00:39:32.199 pressures that threaten to overwhelm management 00:39:32.199 --> 00:39:35.199 systems designed for conventional dairy operations. 00:39:35.920 --> 00:39:38.980 Genetic inventory that seemed adequate six months 00:39:38.980 --> 00:39:41.679 ago now faces demand that could exhaust supplies 00:39:41.679 --> 00:39:45.019 within weeks. Semen collection schedules that 00:39:45.019 --> 00:39:47.639 accommodated regional markets now require coordination 00:39:47.639 --> 00:39:50.440 with global shipping and regulatory requirements. 00:39:51.280 --> 00:39:54.000 You understand the emotional complexity Terry 00:39:54.000 --> 00:39:57.179 navigates daily, pride in genetic achievements 00:39:57.179 --> 00:40:00.619 that justify decades of patient building, excitement 00:40:00.619 --> 00:40:03.340 about opportunities that extend far beyond original 00:40:03.340 --> 00:40:06.900 expectations, but also anxiety about managing 00:40:06.900 --> 00:40:09.500 success that generates consequences extending 00:40:09.500 --> 00:40:12.460 far beyond individual breeding decisions. The 00:40:12.460 --> 00:40:15.420 pressure to capitalize on Goldwyn's success competes 00:40:15.420 --> 00:40:18.199 with responsibility for genetic stewardship that 00:40:18.199 --> 00:40:20.920 considers long -term breed development. rather 00:40:20.920 --> 00:40:24.219 than immediate market opportunities. Each breeding 00:40:24.219 --> 00:40:27.099 decision carries amplified weight when genetic 00:40:27.099 --> 00:40:29.920 material becomes investment commodity rather 00:40:29.920 --> 00:40:33.260 than agricultural input. The breeding season 00:40:33.260 --> 00:40:37.059 of 2006 tests management systems with demands 00:40:37.059 --> 00:40:40.260 that exceed all previous experience. Goldwyn 00:40:40.260 --> 00:40:43.300 semen allocation requires rationing systems that 00:40:43.300 --> 00:40:45.880 balance market demand against genetic distribution 00:40:45.880 --> 00:40:49.389 goals. International orders compete with domestic 00:40:49.389 --> 00:40:52.489 customers who supported Bradel genetics during 00:40:52.489 --> 00:40:55.929 development years. Premium pricing reflects scarcity 00:40:55.929 --> 00:40:59.409 and demand rather than production costs. You 00:40:59.409 --> 00:41:02.210 recognize the dilemma Terry faces with each semen 00:41:02.210 --> 00:41:05.070 allocation decision. Maximizing immediate revenue 00:41:05.070 --> 00:41:08.010 through premium pricing versus building long 00:41:08.010 --> 00:41:10.309 -term market relationships through reasonable 00:41:10.309 --> 00:41:14.309 access. Concentrating Goldwyn genetics in elite 00:41:14.309 --> 00:41:16.710 breeding programs versus distributing genetic 00:41:16.710 --> 00:41:19.369 improvement across commercial dairy operations. 00:41:19.750 --> 00:41:22.989 The success creates expectations that extend 00:41:22.989 --> 00:41:26.409 beyond Goldwyn's individual impact. Industry 00:41:26.409 --> 00:41:29.309 professionals expect Braydale to produce additional 00:41:29.309 --> 00:41:31.670 genetic breakthroughs with similar market potential. 00:41:32.030 --> 00:41:34.710 Breeding advisors recommend Braydale genetics 00:41:34.710 --> 00:41:37.949 based on Goldwyn's success rather than systematic 00:41:37.949 --> 00:41:41.659 evaluation of individual genetic merit. Market 00:41:41.659 --> 00:41:44.119 forces drive genetic selection toward proven 00:41:44.119 --> 00:41:47.139 performance rather than innovative breeding approaches. 00:41:47.500 --> 00:41:50.300 The economic transformation of Braydale operation 00:41:50.300 --> 00:41:53.719 requires business expertise that extends beyond 00:41:53.719 --> 00:41:57.039 traditional dairy farm management. Genetic asset 00:41:57.039 --> 00:41:59.739 valuation for insurance purposes. International 00:41:59.739 --> 00:42:02.840 tax implications for global genetic commerce. 00:42:03.340 --> 00:42:06.360 Investment strategies for genetic revenue that 00:42:06.360 --> 00:42:10.539 could exceed milk production income. Terry navigates 00:42:10.539 --> 00:42:12.900 these challenges with the same methodical approach 00:42:12.900 --> 00:42:15.340 that characterized genetic building programs, 00:42:15.599 --> 00:42:18.300 but the scale and complexity strain management 00:42:18.300 --> 00:42:20.679 systems designed for conventional agriculture. 00:42:21.039 --> 00:42:24.019 Success that seemed impossible now generates 00:42:24.019 --> 00:42:26.679 obligations that threaten to overwhelm the farming 00:42:26.679 --> 00:42:28.619 operation that created the genetic foundation. 00:42:29.400 --> 00:42:32.380 The show season brings visual validation for 00:42:32.380 --> 00:42:35.579 genetic evaluations while generating market pressures 00:42:35.579 --> 00:42:39.099 that complicate breeding decisions. Goldwyn daughters 00:42:39.099 --> 00:42:42.300 dominate competition with consistency that creates 00:42:42.300 --> 00:42:46.420 expectations for future performance. Visual excellence 00:42:46.420 --> 00:42:49.179 that confirms genetic evaluation results while 00:42:49.179 --> 00:42:51.340 setting standards that could influence breeding 00:42:51.340 --> 00:42:55.360 selection for decades. You watch Terri at shows 00:42:55.360 --> 00:42:58.139 surrounded by admirers and customers seeking 00:42:58.139 --> 00:43:01.619 genetic access. Handling attention with gracious 00:43:01.619 --> 00:43:04.760 professionalism while maintaining focus on genetic 00:43:04.760 --> 00:43:07.800 evaluation that extends beyond immediate market 00:43:07.800 --> 00:43:10.159 appeal. The balance between commercial success 00:43:10.159 --> 00:43:13.380 and genetic responsibility that defines ethical 00:43:13.380 --> 00:43:16.000 breeding practices under extraordinary circumstances. 00:43:16.639 --> 00:43:19.420 The evening chores provide temporary respite 00:43:19.420 --> 00:43:21.900 from constant phone calls and business pressures. 00:43:23.320 --> 00:43:26.400 Terry moves through familiar routines that connect 00:43:26.400 --> 00:43:29.519 him to agricultural roots while processing decisions 00:43:29.519 --> 00:43:32.300 that could affect Holstein breeding worldwide. 00:43:33.309 --> 00:43:36.110 The cattle that generated genetic breakthroughs 00:43:36.110 --> 00:43:39.809 continue requiring daily care that grounds extraordinary 00:43:39.809 --> 00:43:44.289 success in practical farming reality. You understand 00:43:44.289 --> 00:43:47.110 the internal conflict between celebrating success 00:43:47.110 --> 00:43:50.489 and managing its consequences, the satisfaction 00:43:50.489 --> 00:43:53.510 of systematic genetic building validated by objective 00:43:53.510 --> 00:43:57.010 evaluation, the excitement of opportunities that 00:43:57.010 --> 00:44:00.610 exceed every expectation, but also the weight 00:44:00.610 --> 00:44:03.349 of responsibility for genetic stewardship that 00:44:03.349 --> 00:44:05.829 considers breed development rather than individual 00:44:05.829 --> 00:44:09.250 achievement. Late evening hours in the farm office 00:44:09.250 --> 00:44:11.849 become strategic planning sessions that balance 00:44:11.849 --> 00:44:14.889 genetic opportunities against operational capacity. 00:44:15.570 --> 00:44:18.510 Breeding programs that must adapt to global demand 00:44:18.510 --> 00:44:21.829 while maintaining genetic integrity. Financial 00:44:21.829 --> 00:44:24.550 planning that incorporates revenue streams that 00:44:24.550 --> 00:44:28.110 didn't exist six months earlier. Management systems 00:44:28.110 --> 00:44:31.030 that must evolve to handle success that exceeds 00:44:31.030 --> 00:44:34.820 every prediction. The transformation from local 00:44:34.820 --> 00:44:37.420 breeding program to international genetics enterprise 00:44:37.420 --> 00:44:41.079 happens so rapidly that adjustment requires constant 00:44:41.079 --> 00:44:43.920 learning and adaptation. Skills that weren't 00:44:43.920 --> 00:44:46.599 necessary for conventional dairy farming become 00:44:46.599 --> 00:44:49.480 critical for managing genetic commerce that operates 00:44:49.480 --> 00:44:53.019 on global scales. Terry's experience during these 00:44:53.019 --> 00:44:55.440 months reflects challenges that few breeders 00:44:55.440 --> 00:44:58.860 face, but every farmer understands. How do you 00:44:58.860 --> 00:45:01.199 manage success that exceeds your preparation? 00:45:02.059 --> 00:45:05.099 How do you balance opportunity against responsibility? 00:45:05.619 --> 00:45:08.679 How do you maintain focus on long -term goals 00:45:08.679 --> 00:45:11.559 when immediate pressures demand constant attention? 00:45:11.900 --> 00:45:14.820 The questions have no easy answers, but they 00:45:14.820 --> 00:45:17.679 define the character tests that separate genetic 00:45:17.679 --> 00:45:20.519 breakthroughs from sustained genetic improvement. 00:45:20.840 --> 00:45:24.039 The difference between creating exceptional genetics 00:45:24.039 --> 00:45:26.840 and managing their impact responsibly across 00:45:26.840 --> 00:45:30.699 generations of Holstein breeding. You recognize 00:45:30.699 --> 00:45:33.039 that you're witnessing not just genetic success, 00:45:33.159 --> 00:45:36.380 but the human challenge of stewardship that comes 00:45:36.380 --> 00:45:39.159 with extraordinary achievement, the burden of 00:45:39.159 --> 00:45:41.739 responsibility that accompanies genetic influence 00:45:41.739 --> 00:45:45.320 that could reshape an entire industry. Success, 00:45:45.599 --> 00:45:47.840 you realize, carries its own unique pressures 00:45:47.840 --> 00:45:50.539 that test character as thoroughly as failure 00:45:50.539 --> 00:45:55.960 ever could. October 2008, World Dairy Expo. You 00:45:55.960 --> 00:45:58.340 stand in the Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center 00:45:58.340 --> 00:46:01.300 in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by the electric 00:46:01.300 --> 00:46:03.960 atmosphere that builds all year toward this moment. 00:46:04.239 --> 00:46:06.659 The International Holstein Show represents the 00:46:06.659 --> 00:46:09.719 pinnacle of dairy cattle competition, where genetic 00:46:09.719 --> 00:46:13.019 theories face practical evaluation, where breeding 00:46:13.019 --> 00:46:16.059 reputations are made and lost, where the future 00:46:16.059 --> 00:46:18.980 direction of Holstein breeding crystallizes in 00:46:18.980 --> 00:46:22.909 show ring competition. The premier sire announcement 00:46:22.909 --> 00:46:25.610 carries weight that extends far beyond individual 00:46:25.610 --> 00:46:29.849 recognition. For 25 years, Regan Crest Elton 00:46:29.849 --> 00:46:32.469 Durham has dominated this award with consistency 00:46:32.469 --> 00:46:36.429 that defined an era in Holstein breeding. Durham 00:46:36.429 --> 00:46:39.150 daughters, profitable, predictable, durable, 00:46:39.289 --> 00:46:41.409 represented the breed standard that commercial 00:46:41.409 --> 00:46:44.170 operations could trust and purebred programs 00:46:44.170 --> 00:46:47.530 could build upon. But you sense change in the 00:46:47.530 --> 00:46:50.800 air. The first Goldwyn daughters, to reach mature 00:46:50.800 --> 00:46:54.219 classification, have redefined expectations for 00:46:54.219 --> 00:46:57.179 mammary excellence and dairy strength. These 00:46:57.179 --> 00:46:59.940 aren't just daughters that perform well. These 00:46:59.940 --> 00:47:02.619 are animals that establish new benchmarks for 00:47:02.619 --> 00:47:05.599 breed type and production capability. You've 00:47:05.599 --> 00:47:07.780 watched the progression through regional shows 00:47:07.780 --> 00:47:10.820 leading to this moment. Goldwyn daughters winning 00:47:10.820 --> 00:47:13.760 with systematic consistency that veteran exhibitors 00:47:13.760 --> 00:47:17.059 have never witnessed from a single sire. Not 00:47:17.059 --> 00:47:19.800 occasional champions, but class after class of 00:47:19.800 --> 00:47:22.659 animals that demonstrate genetic uniformity rare 00:47:22.659 --> 00:47:25.760 in Holstein breeding. The mathematics of show 00:47:25.760 --> 00:47:28.500 competition confirm what visual appraisal suggests. 00:47:29.280 --> 00:47:32.539 Premier sire recognition rewards the bull whose 00:47:32.539 --> 00:47:34.480 daughters accumulate the most points through 00:47:34.480 --> 00:47:38.179 high placings across all classes. The award requires 00:47:38.179 --> 00:47:41.139 not just exceptional individuals, but genetic 00:47:41.139 --> 00:47:43.880 consistency that produces winners across diverse 00:47:43.880 --> 00:47:46.820 management systems and regional competition levels. 00:47:47.820 --> 00:47:50.820 In the preparation areas, you observe the final 00:47:50.820 --> 00:47:53.960 grooming of an animal that represents years of 00:47:53.960 --> 00:47:57.000 breeding decisions, months of feeding and management, 00:47:57.239 --> 00:48:00.219 weeks of travel and preparation for this single 00:48:00.219 --> 00:48:03.760 day of competition. Each animal carries the hopes 00:48:03.760 --> 00:48:05.920 and genetic philosophies of breeding programs 00:48:05.920 --> 00:48:08.719 that stake reputations on show ring performance. 00:48:09.199 --> 00:48:11.880 Goldwyn daughters stand out even in this elite 00:48:11.880 --> 00:48:14.719 company. The mammary systems that classification 00:48:14.719 --> 00:48:18.710 experts have called architectural marvels. The 00:48:18.710 --> 00:48:21.250 dairy strength and feminine character that combines 00:48:21.250 --> 00:48:24.469 beauty with functionality. The genetic uniformity 00:48:24.469 --> 00:48:27.429 that suggests transmitting ability beyond normal 00:48:27.429 --> 00:48:30.289 variation in Holstein breeding. You recognize 00:48:30.289 --> 00:48:32.849 other breeders making last minute evaluations 00:48:32.849 --> 00:48:35.610 of genetic potential based on visual evidence 00:48:35.610 --> 00:48:38.170 that will influence breeding decisions for years 00:48:38.170 --> 00:48:42.349 to come. Show ring performance that validates 00:48:42.349 --> 00:48:45.780 or challenges genetic evaluation systems. competition 00:48:45.780 --> 00:48:48.239 that separates genetic theory from practical 00:48:48.239 --> 00:48:51.860 results. The crowd settles into bleacher seats 00:48:51.860 --> 00:48:54.400 with programs that outline months of breeding 00:48:54.400 --> 00:48:57.300 research and genetic analysis. Industry professionals 00:48:57.300 --> 00:48:59.679 who understand the technical aspects of genetic 00:48:59.679 --> 00:49:02.800 evaluation sit beside farmers who trust visual 00:49:02.800 --> 00:49:06.219 appraisal over computer -generated indexes. Commercial 00:49:06.219 --> 00:49:09.159 breeders seeking genetic advantages compete for 00:49:09.159 --> 00:49:11.900 seating with purebred enthusiasts pursuing show 00:49:11.900 --> 00:49:15.590 ring glory. The tension builds as class competition 00:49:15.590 --> 00:49:17.829 progresses toward premier sire announcement. 00:49:18.389 --> 00:49:21.829 Each Goldwyn daughter that places well adds points 00:49:21.829 --> 00:49:23.969 to totals that could end Durham's unprecedented 00:49:23.969 --> 00:49:28.329 reign. Each high placing confirms genetic evaluation 00:49:28.329 --> 00:49:31.349 results that initially seemed too dramatic to 00:49:31.349 --> 00:49:35.409 believe. You calculate possibilities while watching 00:49:35.409 --> 00:49:38.530 class after class of exceptional Holstein females 00:49:39.099 --> 00:49:42.000 demonstrate the genetic progress that has accumulated 00:49:42.000 --> 00:49:46.139 over decades of systematic breeding. The improvement 00:49:46.139 --> 00:49:48.739 in breed type and production capability that 00:49:48.739 --> 00:49:51.079 validates genetic selection principles while 00:49:51.079 --> 00:49:53.519 establishing new standards for future breeding 00:49:53.519 --> 00:49:56.219 programs. The judging process reveals genetic 00:49:56.219 --> 00:49:59.159 consistency that transcends individual animal 00:49:59.159 --> 00:50:02.440 excellence. Goldwyn daughters that share family 00:50:02.440 --> 00:50:05.340 characteristics while adapting to diverse management 00:50:05.340 --> 00:50:09.460 systems. mammary systems that maintain uniformity 00:50:09.460 --> 00:50:12.079 despite different feeding programs and environmental 00:50:12.079 --> 00:50:15.599 conditions, dairy strength that combines femininity 00:50:15.599 --> 00:50:19.179 with production capability. You witness the genetic 00:50:19.179 --> 00:50:21.619 principles that Terry Beaton has pursued for 00:50:21.619 --> 00:50:25.000 decades, manifesting in competition that validates 00:50:25.000 --> 00:50:28.719 systematic breeding approaches. Not luck, not 00:50:28.719 --> 00:50:31.139 accident, but the predictable result of genetic 00:50:31.139 --> 00:50:33.760 building that prioritize transmitting ability 00:50:33.760 --> 00:50:37.849 over individual performance. The judges' evaluations 00:50:37.849 --> 00:50:41.429 confirm what genetic data suggested. Goldwyn 00:50:41.429 --> 00:50:44.349 represents genetic advancement that exceeds normal 00:50:44.349 --> 00:50:47.789 progression in Holstein breeding, the kind of 00:50:47.789 --> 00:50:50.190 genetic breakthrough that happens rarely but 00:50:50.190 --> 00:50:54.349 reshapes breed standards when it occurs. The 00:50:54.349 --> 00:50:56.969 premier sire announcement approaches with anticipation 00:50:56.969 --> 00:51:00.889 that reflects 25 years of Durham dominance competing 00:51:00.889 --> 00:51:04.010 against genetic evaluation results that promise 00:51:04.010 --> 00:51:07.349 revolutionary change. The end of an era versus 00:51:07.349 --> 00:51:10.110 the beginning of genetic influence that could 00:51:10.110 --> 00:51:12.869 reshape Holstein breeding for the next generation. 00:51:13.190 --> 00:51:15.769 You understand that you're witnessing more than 00:51:15.769 --> 00:51:18.969 show ring competition. This moment represents 00:51:18.969 --> 00:51:22.050 the validation of genetic systems that challenge 00:51:22.050 --> 00:51:24.849 traditional breeding approaches. The transition 00:51:24.849 --> 00:51:27.550 from proven genetics to emerging genetic potential 00:51:27.550 --> 00:51:30.489 that carries both enormous promise and uncertain 00:51:30.489 --> 00:51:33.880 risk. The microphone crackles as the announcer 00:51:33.880 --> 00:51:36.679 prepares to announce results that will validate 00:51:36.679 --> 00:51:39.760 decades of genetic building or confirm the continuing 00:51:39.760 --> 00:51:43.340 dominance of proven genetic systems. The moment 00:51:43.340 --> 00:51:46.360 when theory meets practical evaluation, when 00:51:46.360 --> 00:51:49.260 genetic revolution faces established breed standards, 00:51:49.519 --> 00:51:52.440 your heart races as you realize that everything, 00:51:52.780 --> 00:51:55.400 the genetic building, the systematic breeding, 00:51:55.639 --> 00:51:58.659 the patient development of maternal lines, the 00:51:58.659 --> 00:52:01.809 calculated risks, and unwavering faith in genetic 00:52:01.809 --> 00:52:04.750 principles, comes down to this single announcement 00:52:04.750 --> 00:52:07.349 that will either vindicate Terry Beaton's life 00:52:07.349 --> 00:52:10.269 work or demonstrate the limits of genetic innovation 00:52:10.269 --> 00:52:13.510 in established breed populations. The moment 00:52:13.510 --> 00:52:17.409 of truth arrives. Ladies and gentlemen, the announcer's 00:52:17.409 --> 00:52:19.710 voice carries across the Coliseum with authority 00:52:19.710 --> 00:52:22.409 that commands complete attention from thousands 00:52:22.409 --> 00:52:25.130 of spectators who understand they're witnessing 00:52:25.130 --> 00:52:27.869 a potential changing of the guard in Holstein 00:52:27.869 --> 00:52:32.360 genetics. The premier sire of the 2008 World 00:52:32.360 --> 00:52:36.400 Dairy Expo International Holstein Show. You hold 00:52:36.400 --> 00:52:38.719 your breath along with everyone else in the arena. 00:52:39.280 --> 00:52:42.599 25 years of Durham dominance hangs in the balance 00:52:42.599 --> 00:52:45.539 against genetic evaluation results that promise 00:52:45.539 --> 00:52:48.820 revolutionary change but require validation through 00:52:48.820 --> 00:52:53.130 practical competition. Bradel Goldwyn. The Coliseum 00:52:53.130 --> 00:52:55.489 erupts with applause that combines surprise, 00:52:55.869 --> 00:52:58.690 excitement, and recognition of genetic achievement 00:52:58.690 --> 00:53:02.010 that exceeds all previous experience with Holstein 00:53:02.010 --> 00:53:05.150 breeding. You find yourself cheering along with 00:53:05.150 --> 00:53:07.610 thousands of other dairy professionals who understand 00:53:07.610 --> 00:53:11.070 the significance of this moment. Not just a show 00:53:11.070 --> 00:53:14.170 ring victory, but validation of genetic systems 00:53:14.170 --> 00:53:16.809 that could reshape Holstein breeding for generations. 00:53:17.329 --> 00:53:20.329 The Premier Sire banner represents more than 00:53:20.329 --> 00:53:23.199 show ring success. It confirms genetic evaluation 00:53:23.199 --> 00:53:26.599 results that initially seemed too dramatic to 00:53:26.599 --> 00:53:29.960 believe. Goldwyn's daughters haven't just performed 00:53:29.960 --> 00:53:32.760 well. They've established new standards for breed 00:53:32.760 --> 00:53:35.039 excellence that combine production capability 00:53:35.039 --> 00:53:38.340 with visual appeal in unprecedented consistency. 00:53:39.039 --> 00:53:42.219 The statistics behind the victory tell the story 00:53:42.219 --> 00:53:46.000 of genetic revolution. 47 daughters placing in 00:53:46.000 --> 00:53:48.460 the top 10 of their classes, representing nearly 00:53:48.460 --> 00:53:52.530 25 % of the elite competition. The kind of single 00:53:52.530 --> 00:53:55.210 -sire dominance that veterinary geneticists explain 00:53:55.210 --> 00:53:58.210 requires transmitting ability that occurs rarely 00:53:58.210 --> 00:54:01.429 but reshapes breed populations when it appears. 00:54:02.170 --> 00:54:04.489 You watch Terry navigate the media attention 00:54:04.489 --> 00:54:07.409 with the same methodical approach that characterized 00:54:07.409 --> 00:54:10.570 his breeding decisions. Camera crews request 00:54:10.570 --> 00:54:13.849 access to Goldwyn. Reporters seek quotes about 00:54:13.849 --> 00:54:16.980 genetic revolution. Industry magazines compete 00:54:16.980 --> 00:54:19.719 for exclusive interviews with the breeder who 00:54:19.719 --> 00:54:23.880 ended Durham's 25 -year reign. The Premier Sire 00:54:23.880 --> 00:54:26.280 Victory validates genetic evaluation systems 00:54:26.280 --> 00:54:28.800 while demonstrating their practical application 00:54:28.800 --> 00:54:32.119 in show ring competition. Goldwyn's daughters 00:54:32.119 --> 00:54:34.619 haven't just performed well, they've established 00:54:34.619 --> 00:54:37.019 new benchmarks for breed excellence that combine 00:54:37.019 --> 00:54:39.880 theoretical genetic merit with visual confirmation. 00:54:40.750 --> 00:54:43.590 The victory celebration extends beyond individual 00:54:43.590 --> 00:54:47.829 recognition to industry transformation. You sense 00:54:47.829 --> 00:54:50.409 the shift in breeding philosophy as commercial 00:54:50.409 --> 00:54:53.389 producers recognize that elite type and production 00:54:53.389 --> 00:54:57.510 efficiency aren't mutually exclusive goals. The 00:54:57.510 --> 00:54:59.869 old divisions between show ring genetics and 00:54:59.869 --> 00:55:02.730 commercial genetics begin dissolving as Goldwyn 00:55:02.730 --> 00:55:06.099 demonstrates their successful integration. The 00:55:06.099 --> 00:55:08.420 immediate impact on Goldwyn's commercial value 00:55:08.420 --> 00:55:11.219 exceeds all previous experience with genetic 00:55:11.219 --> 00:55:14.420 marketing. Semen orders flood CEMEX facilities, 00:55:14.820 --> 00:55:18.320 international inquiries arrive daily, and embryo 00:55:18.320 --> 00:55:21.320 transfer requests promise premium pricing for 00:55:21.320 --> 00:55:23.920 genetic access that seemed routine just months 00:55:23.920 --> 00:55:26.659 earlier. You understand that you're witnessing 00:55:26.659 --> 00:55:29.420 the transformation of genetic commerce from agricultural 00:55:29.420 --> 00:55:33.369 commodity to financial asset. Goldwyn's success 00:55:33.369 --> 00:55:36.150 creates precedence for Holstein breeding that 00:55:36.150 --> 00:55:39.250 extend far beyond individual bull marketing to 00:55:39.250 --> 00:55:41.590 establish new principles for genetic valuation 00:55:41.590 --> 00:55:44.849 and international trade. The months following 00:55:44.849 --> 00:55:48.750 World Dairy Expo 2008 transform Bradol from a 00:55:48.750 --> 00:55:51.530 respected breeding operation into an international 00:55:51.530 --> 00:55:55.110 genetics enterprise. You witness Terry managing 00:55:55.110 --> 00:55:58.389 success that exceeds every prediction while maintaining 00:55:58.389 --> 00:56:01.409 focus on genetic stewardship. that considers 00:56:01.409 --> 00:56:04.449 long -term breed development rather than immediate 00:56:04.449 --> 00:56:07.670 market opportunities. The economic impact creates 00:56:07.670 --> 00:56:10.590 both opportunities and obligations that test 00:56:10.590 --> 00:56:12.710 management systems designed for conventional 00:56:12.710 --> 00:56:16.389 dairy farming. Genetic inventory management becomes 00:56:16.389 --> 00:56:19.429 critical as semen supplies face unprecedented 00:56:19.429 --> 00:56:23.010 global demand. International shipping requires 00:56:23.010 --> 00:56:26.010 regulatory compliance and quality control procedures 00:56:26.010 --> 00:56:28.570 that exceed domestic marketing requirements. 00:56:28.969 --> 00:56:32.050 The 2009 show season brings continued validation 00:56:32.050 --> 00:56:35.349 as Goldwyn daughters dominate competition across 00:56:35.349 --> 00:56:38.989 North America and internationally. Premier Sire 00:56:38.989 --> 00:56:44.030 victories accumulate 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 00:56:44.429 --> 00:56:48.489 2013, 2014. creating a dynasty of show ring success 00:56:48.489 --> 00:56:51.789 that spans seven consecutive years at World Dairy 00:56:51.789 --> 00:56:55.510 Expo alone. You recognize the statistical impossibility 00:56:55.510 --> 00:56:58.750 of such sustained dominance. Single sire control 00:56:58.750 --> 00:57:01.690 of show ring competition for seven years requires 00:57:01.690 --> 00:57:04.849 genetic consistency that transcends normal variation 00:57:04.849 --> 00:57:07.969 in Holstein breeding. The mathematics of premier 00:57:07.969 --> 00:57:10.710 sire recognition, based on cumulative points 00:57:10.710 --> 00:57:13.429 across all daughters in competition, demands 00:57:13.429 --> 00:57:16.239 not just exceptional individuals, but systematic 00:57:16.239 --> 00:57:18.820 excellence across diverse management systems. 00:57:19.980 --> 00:57:23.579 The Goldwyn economy reaches its pinnacle in 2009 00:57:23.579 --> 00:57:26.559 with the sale of Eastside Louisdale Gold Missy 00:57:26.559 --> 00:57:30.179 for $1 .2 million, a price that makes global 00:57:30.179 --> 00:57:32.900 headlines and establishes new benchmarks for 00:57:32.900 --> 00:57:36.239 elite dairy genetics valuation. The sale represents 00:57:36.239 --> 00:57:39.510 more than individual animal pricing. It demonstrates 00:57:39.510 --> 00:57:42.329 the investment potential of genetic assets that 00:57:42.329 --> 00:57:45.030 function as appreciating commodities rather than 00:57:45.030 --> 00:57:48.110 depreciating livestock. You understand the broader 00:57:48.110 --> 00:57:51.050 implications of genetic valuations that approach 00:57:51.050 --> 00:57:54.849 real estate pricing. The dairy industry has created 00:57:54.849 --> 00:57:57.469 a new asset class that operates according to 00:57:57.469 --> 00:57:59.949 investment principles rather than traditional 00:57:59.949 --> 00:58:03.710 agricultural commerce. The emergence of genomic 00:58:03.710 --> 00:58:06.050 testing during Goldwyn's peak influence provides 00:58:06.050 --> 00:58:09.210 scientific validation for genetic phenomena that 00:58:09.210 --> 00:58:13.389 seemed almost too dramatic to believe. DNA analysis 00:58:13.389 --> 00:58:16.130 reveals the genetic architecture underlying his 00:58:16.130 --> 00:58:18.409 transmitting ability while exposing potential 00:58:18.409 --> 00:58:22.530 risks associated with widespread usage. The discovery 00:58:22.530 --> 00:58:24.809 of his carrier status for cholesterol deficiency, 00:58:25.250 --> 00:58:28.449 HCD, creates the first major challenge to his 00:58:28.449 --> 00:58:31.239 genetic legacy. Breeders who embraced Goldwyn 00:58:31.239 --> 00:58:34.039 genetics must now implement testing and mating 00:58:34.039 --> 00:58:36.840 strategies to avoid producing affected calves. 00:58:37.159 --> 00:58:40.099 Management complexity that previous generations 00:58:40.099 --> 00:58:43.699 of Holstein breeders never faced. The industry 00:58:43.699 --> 00:58:46.800 response to genetic concentration concerns becomes 00:58:46.800 --> 00:58:49.440 a defining moment for modern Holstein breeding. 00:58:49.760 --> 00:58:52.500 You witness the development of genetic diversity 00:58:52.500 --> 00:58:55.400 monitoring systems, breeding recommendations 00:58:55.400 --> 00:58:58.679 that encourage outcrossing, and educational programs 00:58:58.679 --> 00:59:01.400 that promote balanced genetic selection rather 00:59:01.400 --> 00:59:04.760 than single sire dominance. These initiatives 00:59:04.760 --> 00:59:07.280 represent the maturation of genetic sciences 00:59:07.280 --> 00:59:10.760 from experimental application to systematic management 00:59:10.760 --> 00:59:13.860 of breed development. The tools and knowledge 00:59:13.860 --> 00:59:16.760 that enabled Goldwyn's success also provide the 00:59:16.760 --> 00:59:19.800 framework for managing its consequences responsibly. 00:59:20.280 --> 00:59:23.639 25 years after Goldwyn's birth, you walk through 00:59:23.639 --> 00:59:26.349 dairy barns across North America and observe 00:59:26.349 --> 00:59:28.949 his genetic influence in countless daughters, 00:59:29.150 --> 00:59:31.889 granddaughters, and great -granddaughters that 00:59:31.889 --> 00:59:34.250 continue producing milk in commercial herds. 00:59:34.769 --> 00:59:37.650 His genetic signature appears in pedigrees from 00:59:37.650 --> 00:59:40.929 California to New York, from small family farms 00:59:40.929 --> 00:59:44.329 to large corporate operations. The visual evidence 00:59:44.329 --> 00:59:47.590 remains unmistakable. Mammary systems that bear 00:59:47.590 --> 00:59:50.289 the Goldwyn stamp, dairy strength that combines 00:59:50.289 --> 00:59:53.389 femininity with production capability, and overall 00:59:53.389 --> 00:59:56.570 balance that reflects systematic genetic improvement 00:59:56.570 --> 01:00:00.530 rather than single trait selection. The genomic 01:00:00.530 --> 01:00:02.989 revolution that accelerated during Goldwyn's 01:00:02.989 --> 01:00:05.769 career now provides tools for genetic management 01:00:05.769 --> 01:00:08.489 that Terry Beaton could never have imagined. 01:00:08.889 --> 01:00:12.250 DNA testing at six months of age, genetic diversity 01:00:12.250 --> 01:00:15.389 monitoring across populations, and precise management 01:00:15.389 --> 01:00:18.469 of recessive disorders represent the technological 01:00:18.469 --> 01:00:21.349 evolution of principles that guided traditional 01:00:21.349 --> 01:00:25.010 breeding programs. You recognize how modern genetic 01:00:25.010 --> 01:00:28.110 selection applies Goldwyn's lessons through enhanced 01:00:28.110 --> 01:00:31.090 precision. The emphasis on balanced improvement, 01:00:31.489 --> 01:00:34.250 maternal line development, and long -term genetic 01:00:34.250 --> 01:00:37.269 building continues, but with mathematical accuracy 01:00:37.269 --> 01:00:40.559 that reduces guesswork. and accelerates progress. 01:00:40.980 --> 01:00:43.539 The show ring legacy persists through daughters 01:00:43.539 --> 01:00:46.039 and granddaughters that continue winning major 01:00:46.039 --> 01:00:50.460 competitions decades after Goldwyn's death. RF 01:00:50.460 --> 01:00:53.139 Goldwyn Haley Supreme Champion victories in 2012 01:00:53.139 --> 01:00:57.099 and 2014 extend the dynasty's dominance. Maya 01:00:57.099 --> 01:01:00.380 Goldwyn's 2013 World Dairy Expo Championship 01:01:00.380 --> 01:01:03.880 continues the tradition. The genetic consistency 01:01:03.880 --> 01:01:07.650 spans generations with reliability that validates 01:01:07.650 --> 01:01:09.969 systematic breeding approaches. The economic 01:01:09.969 --> 01:01:12.889 lessons from Goldwyn's career influence modern 01:01:12.889 --> 01:01:15.449 approaches to genetic marketing and valuation. 01:01:16.409 --> 01:01:19.130 Premium pricing for proven genetics, international 01:01:19.130 --> 01:01:21.849 commerce in genetic material, and investment 01:01:21.849 --> 01:01:24.170 -grade approaches to genetic asset management 01:01:24.170 --> 01:01:26.989 all trace their origins to precedents established 01:01:26.989 --> 01:01:30.250 during the Goldwyn era. But the industry has 01:01:30.250 --> 01:01:33.599 also learned restraint. Genetic diversity monitoring 01:01:33.599 --> 01:01:36.679 prevents single sire dominance that could compromise 01:01:36.679 --> 01:01:39.699 breed health. Balanced selection indexes emphasize 01:01:39.699 --> 01:01:42.480 multiple traits rather than dramatic improvement 01:01:42.480 --> 01:01:45.860 in single characteristics. The goal remains genetic 01:01:45.860 --> 01:01:48.280 progress, but with sustainability principles 01:01:48.280 --> 01:01:51.760 that consider long -term breed development. You 01:01:51.760 --> 01:01:54.539 understand that Goldwyn's true legacy lies not 01:01:54.539 --> 01:01:57.139 in individual achievements, but in the demonstration 01:01:57.139 --> 01:02:00.900 of genetic principles that continue guiding Holstein 01:02:00.900 --> 01:02:04.650 improvement. The power of maternal line development, 01:02:04.889 --> 01:02:07.469 the importance of systematic breeding approaches, 01:02:07.809 --> 01:02:10.369 and the potential for genetic revolution through 01:02:10.369 --> 01:02:13.510 patient selection remain as relevant today as 01:02:13.510 --> 01:02:17.010 they were in 2000. You stand in a modern dairy 01:02:17.010 --> 01:02:20.170 barn on a quiet morning watching cows that carry 01:02:20.170 --> 01:02:23.309 Goldwyn genetics in their pedigrees move through 01:02:23.309 --> 01:02:26.289 automated milking systems that didn't exist when 01:02:26.289 --> 01:02:30.050 he was born. The technology has evolved dramatically 01:02:30.619 --> 01:02:33.000 but the fundamental principles of genetic improvement 01:02:33.000 --> 01:02:36.219 remain constant. Identify superior genetics, 01:02:36.619 --> 01:02:39.300 build systematic breeding programs, and maintain 01:02:39.300 --> 01:02:42.519 focus on long -term improvement rather than short 01:02:42.519 --> 01:02:45.840 -term gains. The Goldwyn story teaches lessons 01:02:45.840 --> 01:02:49.099 that extend far beyond Holstein breeding. The 01:02:49.099 --> 01:02:51.139 patience required for genetic building spans 01:02:51.139 --> 01:02:54.440 decades rather than accounting periods. The vision 01:02:54.440 --> 01:02:56.960 necessary for systematic improvement demands 01:02:56.960 --> 01:02:59.940 faith in principles that won't be validated until 01:02:59.940 --> 01:03:03.239 years after initial investments. The courage 01:03:03.239 --> 01:03:05.659 needed for genetic innovation requires willingness 01:03:05.659 --> 01:03:08.719 to challenge conventional wisdom and pursue approaches 01:03:08.719 --> 01:03:13.139 that others dismiss as impractical. Today's dairy 01:03:13.139 --> 01:03:15.880 farmers face challenges that Terry Beaton never 01:03:15.880 --> 01:03:19.139 encountered. Climate change concerns, labor shortages, 01:03:19.440 --> 01:03:22.500 regulatory pressures, and market volatility that 01:03:22.500 --> 01:03:25.900 spans global commodity exchanges. But they also 01:03:25.900 --> 01:03:28.599 possess tools and knowledge that make genetic 01:03:28.599 --> 01:03:31.519 selection more precise and genetic progress more 01:03:31.519 --> 01:03:34.099 predictable than previous generations could have 01:03:34.099 --> 01:03:37.800 imagined. The genomic revolution continues accelerating 01:03:37.800 --> 01:03:40.920 genetic improvement while providing safeguards 01:03:40.920 --> 01:03:43.719 against the unintended consequences that accompanied 01:03:43.719 --> 01:03:47.300 Goldwyn's success. Genetic diversity monitoring, 01:03:47.869 --> 01:03:50.210 health trait selection, and balanced improvement 01:03:50.210 --> 01:03:53.429 indexes represent the industry's commitment to 01:03:53.429 --> 01:03:56.989 sustainable genetic progress. You observe young 01:03:56.989 --> 01:03:59.849 cattle in the breeding pens, animals that represent 01:03:59.849 --> 01:04:02.929 the next generation of genetic progress built 01:04:02.929 --> 01:04:05.829 upon foundations established by pioneers like 01:04:05.829 --> 01:04:09.090 Terry Beaton. Their genetic potential incorporates 01:04:09.090 --> 01:04:11.929 lessons learned from Goldwyn's success and the 01:04:11.929 --> 01:04:14.969 challenges it created. They embody the industry's 01:04:14.969 --> 01:04:17.989 commitment to continued improvement within frameworks 01:04:17.989 --> 01:04:20.550 that consider genetic diversity, environmental 01:04:20.550 --> 01:04:24.349 sustainability, and economic viability. The lightning 01:04:24.349 --> 01:04:27.130 strike of Bradel Goldwyn illuminated possibilities 01:04:27.130 --> 01:04:29.829 for genetic improvement that seemed impossible 01:04:29.829 --> 01:04:33.769 before his birth. His success validated systematic 01:04:33.769 --> 01:04:36.789 breeding approaches while revealing their potential 01:04:36.789 --> 01:04:40.219 consequences. His legacy continues through genetic 01:04:40.219 --> 01:04:42.920 principles that guide modern breeding decisions 01:04:42.920 --> 01:04:46.199 and technological innovations that enhance traditional 01:04:46.199 --> 01:04:49.880 selection methods. Every dairy farmer who invests 01:04:49.880 --> 01:04:52.900 in genetic improvement, every breeder who builds 01:04:52.900 --> 01:04:55.619 cow families with multi -generational vision, 01:04:55.860 --> 01:04:59.440 and every industry professional who applies genetic 01:04:59.440 --> 01:05:02.460 sciences to practical breeding decisions continues 01:05:02.460 --> 01:05:04.960 the work that began with a strategic purchase 01:05:05.469 --> 01:05:10.050 at a dispersal sale in 1985. The story of Bradel 01:05:10.050 --> 01:05:12.349 Goldwyn proves that genetic revolution remains 01:05:12.349 --> 01:05:15.030 possible for those who combine vision with patience, 01:05:15.329 --> 01:05:18.429 knowledge with courage, and systematic approaches 01:05:18.429 --> 01:05:20.949 with unwavering commitment to genetic improvement. 01:05:21.389 --> 01:05:24.309 His legacy challenges every generation of dairy 01:05:24.309 --> 01:05:27.190 professionals to think beyond immediate returns 01:05:27.190 --> 01:05:30.050 and build genetic systems that will benefit the 01:05:30.050 --> 01:05:34.670 industry for decades to come. Sometimes lightning 01:05:34.670 --> 01:05:37.909 does strike, but as Terry Beaton proved, it helps 01:05:37.909 --> 01:05:40.130 when you've spent decades building the right 01:05:40.130 --> 01:05:43.730 conditions. The legacy of Bradol Goldwyn reminds 01:05:43.730 --> 01:05:46.889 us that in dairy farming, as in life, the most 01:05:46.889 --> 01:05:49.849 profound changes often begin with a single decision 01:05:49.849 --> 01:05:52.349 made by someone willing to think differently. 01:05:53.190 --> 01:05:56.369 Terry Beaton's investment in Sunny Lodge Elevation 01:05:56.369 --> 01:06:00.199 Jan in 1985. The patient building of a maternal 01:06:00.199 --> 01:06:02.820 dynasty. The courage to make breeding decisions 01:06:02.820 --> 01:06:05.719 based on genetic principles rather than popular 01:06:05.719 --> 01:06:08.780 trends. These choices echo through every barn 01:06:08.780 --> 01:06:11.139 where Goldwyn Genetics continue producing milk 01:06:11.139 --> 01:06:14.739 today. As you head back to your own operation, 01:06:15.059 --> 01:06:17.840 remember that every breeding decision you make, 01:06:17.980 --> 01:06:20.639 every sire selection, every genetic investment 01:06:20.639 --> 01:06:23.880 becomes part of your farm story. The question 01:06:23.880 --> 01:06:27.190 is, what story are you writing? This has been 01:06:27.190 --> 01:06:30.210 the Bullvine Podcast. If this episode resonated 01:06:30.210 --> 01:06:32.730 with you, share it with fellow dairy professionals 01:06:32.730 --> 01:06:35.550 who understand that great genetics aren't built 01:06:35.550 --> 01:06:39.730 overnight, but they're worth the wait. Subscribe 01:06:39.730 --> 01:06:42.510 wherever you get your podcasts and join us next 01:06:42.510 --> 01:06:44.769 time as we continue exploring the innovations, 01:06:45.010 --> 01:06:47.949 controversies, and characters that define modern 01:06:47.949 --> 01:06:50.869 dairy farming. Until then, keep your boots in 01:06:50.869 --> 01:06:58.710 the barn and your vision on the horizon. Turn 01:06:58.710 --> 01:07:06.449 the volume high For the icons of the ages That 01:07:06.449 --> 01:07:11.829 never will die From the show ring, from the tune 01:07:11.829 --> 01:07:17.329 The quiet strength they knew Hear their stories 01:07:17.329 --> 01:07:29.010 now Coming right on through Legends live here.