In this STtalks episode, we get an update on STgenetics STamina™ program from Kevin Ziemba, Eastern US Sales Manager. STamina™ is a first of its kind generational crossbreeding program, Kevin tells us how producers are utilizing the STamina™ genetics and how it can be a profitable and sustainable mating decision.
May 04, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 62
A new episode of STtalks is live! In this episode, Pablo Ross, STgenetics® Chief Scientific Officer and Joseph Deeb, STgenetics® Technical Director of Genetics and Genomics, discuss the latest lethal mutation in the Holstein breed - Calf Recumbency. From how it was discovered to the standalone test available from Genetic Visions™, this episode covers all the most current information on the mutation.
Apr 20, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Crites, STgenetics Director of Beef Market Development, and Regional Managers Jared Herbst and Luke Bradford to highlight the STgenetics Angus Proven Sires. They discuss some of the available STgenetics Angus sires that will make your next generation of profitable genetics.
Apr 13, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 60
A new episode of STtalks is live! In this STtalks episode, we discuss the extremely exciting results STgenetics experienced from the April Holstein Proof Run! From CAPTAIN maintaining his spot for the #1 TPI sire of the breed, the history for proven sires at STgenetics to the newly founded calf recumbency and more, we cover it all in this episode!
Apr 10, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this STtalks episode, we discuss with Gustavo Toro, STgenetics Director of Beef Support Services about STgenetics EcoFeed® index and how it can be utilized and beneficial to those who raise beef for the supply chain.
Mar 27, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this STtalks episode, we visit with Jack Hippen, STgenetics Director of US Sales and Marketing, to learn about the current market, what the STgenetics sales team has been seeing out in the field and reflect on the past year and how it will propel STgenetics into a successful 2023.
Mar 13, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Crites, STgenetics Director of Beef Market Development and Dr. Aaron Arnett, STgenetics Director of Beef Genetics to highlight the STgenetics Angus lineup. They discuss some of the STgenetics sires available to make your next generation of profitable genetics.
Mar 07, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with two individuals who had a big part in the success of one of the most influential genomic cows of the era, Miss OCD Robust Delicious. Horacio Larrea and Tim Rauen tell us the story behind Delicious, from her initial purchase to her immense impact in the industry and more, we hear a truly incredible story about a world-renowned cow.
Feb 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this STtalks episode, we sit down STgenetics Genetic Reproductive Advisor, Andrew Krause, and his client Jason Felling of Felling Dairy. Felling Dairy was awarded platinum recognition as part of the 2022 Excellence in Dairy Cattle Reproduction Awards, the highest honor when it comes to reproductive excellence. We discuss how Felling Dairy partners with STgenetics to achieve some of their success!
Feb 14, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Crites, STgenetics Director of Beef Marketing Development to discuss STgenetics 2023 Spring Beef Catalog. We look at the genetics, tools and programs the STgenetics Beef team has in place to make your 2023 breeding decisions a profitable one.
Feb 07, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this STtalks episode, we have the opportunity to speak with the breeder of STgenetics international success sire, Stantons CHIEF! Jim shares with us about CHIEF’s maternal line, family members, his acquisition story and more!
Jan 31, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with the breeder of international sire, Delta-LAMBDA, Tom Simon owner of Farnear Holsteins and STgenetics Genetic Advancement Team Member, Tim Rauen. We discuss Delta-Lambda in depth, from his breeding to the impact he is having around the globe to the legacy he is creating and more!
Jan 24, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this STtalks episode, we hear from Boomer Birch, Cogent UK’s Beef Program Manager, who describes the landscape of the Beef on Dairy market within the UK. From their advanced data to the movement of these crossbred cattle and more, we cover a lot of ground in this episode!
Jan 20, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this STtalks episode, we dive into Robotic Genetics with Tim Rauen of STgenetics Genetic Advancement Team and Glen Mormann of Mormann Dairy, a robotic partner herd of STgenetics. We cover what type of cows work best in this set up, the benefits seen and how STgenetics is creating bulls to fill this portfolio.
Jan 17, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this STtalks episode we chat with STgenetics® Beef Add On™ Director, Casey Anderson, to hear about all the updates this program has, we learn about the data behind the program and about STgenetics newest Beef Add On™ traits, $ST.
Jan 09, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this STtalks episode, we discuss The Dairy Holiday Source Sale happening tonight at 6 PM CST on Cowbuyer! We give an overview on the lots and the opportunities this sale has to offer and how you can register online to bid!
Dec 14, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this STtalks episode, we discuss the exciting results from STgenetics December Colored Breeds Proof Run! From our deep Jersey program to success in the Brown Swiss breed with JOEY and more, we cover a lot of ground to summarize this diverse portfolio!
Dec 13, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this STtalks episode, we discuss the exciting results from STgenetics December Holstein Proof Run! From CAPTAIN becoming the #1 TPI Sire of the Breed, CHARL’s breed influence to the promise STgenetics young sire and female lineup brings, we cover it all in this episode!
Dec 09, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this STtalks episode, we have the opportunity to speak with the breeder of STgenetics proven sire, CHARL. Adam Hurtgen of Hurtgenlea Holsteins tells us all about CHARL’s maternal line, what the Hurtgenlea herd looks like today and how CHARL’s family has influenced not only their own herd but the Holstein breed as a whole.
Dec 05, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this STtalks episode, we discuss with Sara Westberry about the latest updates on a few of STgenetics efficiency tools. Sara shares what is happening with STgenetics latest technology platform, STrategy™, how the release of EcoFeed® cow and EcoFeed® heifer went and how these two along with other integrated tools can work together to simplify the day to day on the farm.
Dec 02, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Rudolph Linde, STgenetics-New Zealand’s Sales & Operations Director, to tell us about the new proposal from the New Zealand government to tax agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to be net zero by 2050, how this will affect the New Zealand dairy farmer and how STgenetics is in a key position to help educate and assist them in achieving their emission goals.
Nov 28, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Clara Gonzalez, STgenetics® Male Reproduction Research & Development Manager to discuss a very unique project, the conservation and reproduction efforts to help the endangered rhinoceros populations! STgenetics® is very proud to be a part of these efforts and are excited to share the story with you.
Nov 21, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with two STgenetics® team members who joined our company after completing successful internships with STgenetics®. Internships play a key role in the start to your career path and STgenetics is proud to support multiple college students each year with this. You can hear about Mena and Colin’s experience in this latest STtalks!
Nov 18, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this STtalks episode, we have the chance to speak with two of our leading Livestock Managers, Bob Davis at STgenetics Fond du Lac Facility and Dakota Cable at STgenetics Vienna Facility. These two share their experiences and stories of working with STgenetics Sires, from genomic young bulls to proven greats!
Nov 14, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Sit down with Cogent’s Genetics Manager, Andrew Holliday to hear about his travels to the US this past year and what he and his team will be taking back to the UK to implement with their own customers.
Nov 11, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this STtalks episode, we have the chance to speak with Mitch Hockett, STgenetics® Farmfit® Products Manager, about the Farmfit® system and how this product can improve animal welfare, labor efficiencies, enables traceability and more.
Nov 08, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Sit down with Evanil Campos, Director of STgenetics-Brazil, to catch up on what the dairy market is looking like in his area, the influence STgenetics has had in his area and where he sees the market evolving to in the future.
Nov 04, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this STtalks episode, we discuss the Brown Swiss equation when it comes to STgenetics® STamina™ program with Kevin Ziemba, a member of the STamina™ team. From the hybrid vigor that can occur to how to utilize the Brown Swiss breed in the best way, we cover it all in this STtalks!
Oct 31, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Tim Rauen, STgenetics Genetic Team Advancement Member and GenoSource’s Genetic Manager. We learn about the background of STgenetics genomic star, CAPTAIN and what he has been seeing in his milking daughters.
Oct 28, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Dan Carroll, STgenetics Dairy Program Coordinator to give us insight into STgenetics Holstein Genetic Program, we cover a lot of genetic ground in this STtalks!
Oct 24, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 33