Log in
Contact us
Breedi
Log in
Contact us
LIVE ONLINE EVENT
FREE WEBINAR • ZOOM • MAY 13, 2026 • AI LIVE TRANSLATION

Heat Stress Costs You Millions.
Your Genetics Can Fix That.

Three world-leading scientists. One live online panel. The science, tools, and strategies to breed dairy cattle that thrive in hot climates.

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 🕒 3:00 PM Gulf / 1:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM São Paulo ⏱ 90 minutes • Live panel + Q&A 💻 Zoom Webinar — join from anywhere 🌐 English with live AI translation to any language
REGISTER FREE →
About the Webinar

Genomic Selection for Heat Tolerance Is Here

Breedi, in partnership with Eurofins Genomics, is launching heat stress tolerance evaluations for dairy cattle — a new genomic tool designed for producers operating in hot climates across the Middle East, Latin America, and beyond.

To mark this launch, we’re bringing together three of the world’s leading researchers in heat tolerance genetics for a live online discussion. They’ll cover the science behind heat tolerance breeding values, the data and methods required to build them, and the real trade-offs between heat tolerance, milk production, and fertility.

Whether you’re a dairy producer, a genetics manager, or a breed association leader — this webinar will give you the knowledge to make informed decisions about breeding for heat resilience.

The Challenge

Heat Stress Is the Biggest Hidden Cost in Dairy

$15–40B
Estimated annual global dairy losses from heat stress. The problem is accelerating with climate change.
Up to 20%
Milk production decline when temperatures exceed 25°C — even in operations with advanced cooling systems.
Permanent
Unlike cooling infrastructure, genetic improvement for heat tolerance is cumulative, heritable, and costs nothing to maintain once bred into your herd.

Cooling systems help, but they are expensive, energy-intensive, and have limits. When temperatures hit 45°C+, no fan or sprinkler can fully protect a high-producing Holstein. Genomic selection for heat tolerance offers a fundamentally different approach — breed cattle that handle heat better from the inside out.

What You’ll Learn

90 Minutes That Could Change How You Breed

The Proof
How genomic breeding values for heat tolerance were built, validated in controlled experiments, and confirmed across continents.
The Method
What data you actually need (hint: you probably already have it) and how the models work in practice.
The Trade-offs
The real genetic correlations between heat tolerance, milk yield, and fertility — and how to balance them in a selection index.
The Debate
SLICK gene vs. genomic selection — silver bullet or one piece of the puzzle?
Schedule

Webinar Program

All times shown in Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4). Can’t join live? Register anyway — we’ll send the recording.

3:00 PM
Welcome & Introduction
Daria Iakovishina, Breedi
3:10 PM
From Research to Practice: Australia’s Heat Tolerance ABV
Prof. Ben Hayes
3:25 PM
How to Build Heat Tolerance Evaluations
Prof. Francisco Peñagaricano
3:40 PM
Breeding for Heat Tolerance: Balancing Production, Fertility, and Resilience
Prof. Luiz F. Brito
3:55 PM
Breedi × Eurofins: Launching Heat Tolerance Evaluations for Your Market
4:00 PM
Live Panel Discussion
All Speakers
4:17 PM
Audience Q&A
4:27 PM
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Speakers

Learn from the Scientists Leading This Field

Prof. Ben Hayes
Prof. Ben Hayes
University of Queensland, Australia (QAAFI)
Co-inventor of genomic prediction and co-developer of the world’s first national genetic evaluation for heat tolerance in dairy cattle. His team validated the evaluation in controlled climate chamber experiments and his work underpins heat tolerance genetics globally.
Topic
From Research to Practice: Australia’s Heat Tolerance ABV
Prof. Francisco Peñagaricano
Prof. Francisco Peñagaricano
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Leading US researcher on the genomics of heat stress in dairy cattle. His lab has mapped genes and pathways involved in milk production under heat stress and developed genetic models for thermotolerance using feed intake, fertility, and production data across multiple research herds.
Topic
How to Build Heat Tolerance Evaluations: Data, Models, and Practical Considerations
Prof. Luiz F. Brito
Prof. Luiz F. Brito
Purdue University, USA
Expert in breeding strategies for heat tolerance and resilience in dairy cattle. His recent comprehensive review of methods and challenges for breeding heat-tolerant dairy cattle (co-authored with Ignacy Misztal) is a key reference in the field. He has led heat tolerance research across the US, Canada, China, Brazil, and Australia.
Topic
Breeding for Heat Tolerance: Balancing Production, Fertility, and Resilience
Daria Iakovishina
Daria Iakovishina Moderator
Breedi
Head of partnerships and business development at Breedi. Daria works directly with dairy producers and breed associations across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, translating genomic science into practical breeding decisions.
Organized By

Who’s Behind This Webinar

Breedi
Breedi is a genomic selection company providing full-cycle services for dairy cattle breeding — from genotyping and genetic evaluation to mating tools and herd analytics. Operating in partnership with Eurofins Genomics, Breedi serves dairy producers across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America through the GenFarmEval platform.
Eurofins Genomics
Eurofins Genomics is Europe’s largest genotyping facility and Breedi’s genotyping and evaluation partner. Together, Breedi and Eurofins deliver genomic evaluation services to dairy producers and breed associations worldwide.

Don’t Let Heat Decide Your Herd’s Future

Join three of the world’s top dairy geneticists for a live online discussion on how genomic selection can permanently reduce heat stress losses in your herd.
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 🕒 3:00 PM Gulf / 1:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM São Paulo ⏱ 90 minutes • Live panel + Q&A 💻 Online via Zoom Webinar 🌐 English + live AI translation to any language
REGISTER NOW — IT’S FREE →
Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.