The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Christine Baes: Genetic Selection for Health | Ep. 29

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Christine Baes from the University of Guelph shares how genetics and genomics are transforming the way we think about sustainability in dairy herds. She explains how using genomic tools in breeding programs can help cut methane emissions, strengthen herd health, and keep dairies running efficiently. Tune in now to hear how genomic selection is helping producers breed cows that perform better, last longer, and support a more sustainable dairy industry.

What you'll learn:  

• Genomics and dairy health
• Breeding for sustainability
• Methane reduction genetics
• Economic and societal impact
• Global influence of genetics

Meet the guest:

Dr. Christine Baes is a quantitative geneticist and the Canada Research Chair in Livestock Genomics at the University of Guelph, where she also serves as Acting Associate Dean of External Relations at the Ontario Agricultural College. Her work focuses on genetic strategies that improve sustainability, animal health, and production efficiency. 

Explore her insights on how genomic tools are shaping the future of dairy production in The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast with Dr. Christine Baes. Listen now on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Click here to learn more:

• The Resilient Dairy Genome Project—A general overview of methods and objectives related to feed efficiency and methane emissions
• Review: Opportunities and challenges for the genetic selection of dairy calf disease traits
• Estimation of genetic parameters and genome-wide association study for enzootic bovine leukosis resistance in Canadian Holstein cattle

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