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Nov 19, 2025 14 min

Matt Littlejohn - Cracking the genetic code behind Holstein cow's iconic spots

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Dom talks with Professor Matt Littlejohn from Massey University about researchers identifying the specific DNA variants behind the Holstein’s distinctive pattern for the first time, why it's important and how it can be applied. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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