STtalks #378 - Understanding the April 2026 TPI® Adjustment with David Kendall
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David Kendall discusses the April 2026 TPI adjustment and its implications for the Holstein breed.
Pre-proof news is here! With Holstein Association USA’s adjustment to the Total Performance Index® (TPI®), we sit down with David Kendall, STgenetics® Director of Genetic Advancement, to break down how this will guide genetic direction. In this discussion, we learn what exactly changed, what influenced this adjustment, why it matters and what it means for the future of the Holstein breed.
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Guest: David Kendall
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Organizations: Holstein Association USA, STgenetics
Products: Total Performance Index
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