It's Earth Day and at STgenetics®, Sustainability is in our DNA! In this STtalks, we are joined by two leaders within our Research & Development team to share what global agricultural sustainability means to STgenetics® and what solutions we are providing to aid in the global environmental mission to become more sustainable and eco-friendly. From EcoFeed® to Ultraplus™ gender-sorted semen, STgenetics® has numerous tools and technology to help dairy and beef farmers successfully produce nutri...
Apr 22, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 272
As we celebrate Easter, STgenetics® recalls its partnership with the Easter Bunny to provide more joy, sustainability and efficiency to the Bunny Business! Tune in as we unfold how STgenetics® tools and technology have helped the Easter Bunny produce higher quality Easter eggs while also reducing environmental impact, a truly egg-celent story! 00:00 Introduction to Easter Celebration 00:28 The Easter Bunny's Sustainable Business 00:55 Genomic Testing for Efficient Egg Production 01:10 EcoFeed® S...
Apr 17, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 271
The shift towards gender-sorted semen is clear; in 2024 the U.S. dairy industry increased their gender-sorted dairy units used by 1.5 million units. In this STtalks, we explore the uptick in this technology and how it has evolved over the years with Kevin Ziemba, STgenetics® Global Applied Genetic Consulting Manager. As our conversation continues, we explore the opportunities Ultraplus High Purity™ can provide to dairy producer’s bottom line and where the future of this technology is heading! 00...
Apr 15, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Following the 2025 April Genetic Evaluations, STgenetics® released a group of 14 new Holstein bulls. In this STtalks, Logan Voigts, breaks down the impressive group that averages +3344 GTPI. These 14 bulls bring 11 different bloodlines and are all available in Ultraplus High Purity™. Don't miss this comprehensive breakdown of the latest in Holstein genetics from STgenetics®!
Apr 11, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 269
More proof news is here! Following the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations, we learn more about the expansive Colored Breed offering from STgenetics®. In this STtalks we delve into significant advancements in the Jersey, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Guernsey and STamina™ breeds, highlighting outstanding bulls like OLEY, GORMAN, JUDSON-P, LASPADA, TESLA, OTHELLO, CHECKMATE, and many more. We also learn about STgenetics® Chromosomal Mating Program®, Ultraplus High Purity™ gender-sorted semen and STgenetics® ...
Apr 08, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Proof news is here! Following the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations, we had a lot to catch up on and learn. This STtalks covers the impact of the recent base change, changes in TPI and NM$, and the performance of breed leading sires like CAPTAIN, THORSON and more. Additionally, this group discus’s the promising young bulls in the STgenetics® portfolio and how pairing this elite group of genetics with the correct technology can lead to exponential performance and profitability for a dairy farm. We d...
Apr 05, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 267
Farmfit® from STgenetics® has made its way to Canada and in this STtalks, Kenton Lindenbach of Robella Holsteins joins us to share his experience with the state-of-the-art health monitoring system! Along with Ryan Corrigan of STgenetics® Canada’s Farmfit® team, they share the experience of installation as well as go into how pairing the Farmfit® data along with production data from their robotic milking system has given a whole new peace of mind to their team. Tune in to this STtalks to hear how...
Apr 01, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 266
Casey Anderson joins us to discuss the current state of the Beef on Dairy market and where STgenetics® Beef Add On™ program fits into the industry! We explore the market dynamics, high beef prices, and the innovative approaches STgenetics® is taking with our Beef Add On™ to maximize the value of crossbred calves through strategic genetic decisions. Casey also explains the real-world performance behind the Beef on Dairy Index developed by STgenetics®, $ST. This episode is essential for dairy prod...
Mar 28, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 265
We sit down with Dan Carroll, STgenetics Dairy Program Manager, to learn more about the upcoming Genetic Base Change that will begin during the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations. Dan explains the significance of the five-year base change, which resets the cow population base to animals born in 2020, and how it indicates impressive genetic progress. Learn about the changes to the Net Merit formula and the impact these adjustments will have on the ranking and quality of dairy breeds, particularly Hol...
Mar 25, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Neste episódio, conversamos com Rafael Ribeiro, Gerente da Linha Leite da STgenetics Brasil, para compreender a próxima Mudança de Base Genética do CDCB, que iniciará durante a Prova Genética de Abril de 2025. Rafael explica a importância dessa mudança que ocorre a cada cinco anos, redefinindo a base da população de vacas para os animais nascidos em 2020, e como ela reflete o progresso genético. Além disso, são discutidas as mudanças na fórmula do Mérito Líquido e o impacto que essas alterações ...
Mar 25, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 263
En este episódio, conversamos con Alfredo Castro, Director Internacional de ventas de America Latina y Sur Asiático de STgenetics, para conocer más sobre el próximo Cambio en la Base Genética que llegará con las Evaluaciones Genéticas de abril de 2025. Alfredo nos explica la razón de este ajuste, cómo se restablece la base poblacional a los animales nacidos en 2020 y qué implica esto para el progreso genético. ¡Descubre los cambios en la fórmula de Mérito Neto y el impacto que estos ajustes tend...
Mar 25, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 262
Join us as we explore the genetic progress achievable with STgenetics® Eco$ Index! With the insights from a genetic audit and trial, we get into real life data on income over feed costs and how selecting for Eco$ truly can positively boost your herds performance and profitability. Additionally, we compare Eco$ to other industry standards and how the base change in April will affect these standards while Eco$ will remain a valuable tool for dairy breeders to believe in. Tune in to understand how ...
Mar 21, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 261
We sit down with Coulee Flats Dairy to learn about their journey from roots in Holland to a growing and successful dairy in Mesa, Washington. Case VanderMeulen of Coulee Flats and Keith Brown, STgenetics® Strategic Account Manager come together to share the strategic genetic improvements that have transformed the Coulee Flats herd and have created well-balanced, long-lasting cows. Keith shares more about the integration of genomics and Eco$ Index to enhance dairy cow productivity, efficiency, an...
Mar 18, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 260
STtalks Brasil no ar! Direto de Arapoti - PR, recebemos os criadores de gado Jersey Nico e Ellen Biersteker, proprietários da Fazenda Lagoa Dourada e Viviane Broch, Gerente Técnico-Comercial da STgenetics Brasil no Paraná. Nico e Ellen Biersteker compartilham as estratégias e a importância dos dados na tomada de decisão para garantir números notáveis na produção leiteira. 00:00 Introdução e Apresentação dos Convidados 00:50 História e Sucesso da Fazenda Lagoa Dourada 02:07 Foco na Produção de Le...
Mar 13, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 259
We dive into the benefits of STgenetics® Legend™ Program, including improved production metrics and the consistent genetics that are crucial for modern dairies. In this STtalks, Alan Kruse, STgenetics® Legend™ Specialist, highlights notable bulls available in this program as well as the importance of the Eco$ index, emphasizing profitability and sustainability. Alan also shares an inspiring story about George Andrews of El-Vi Farms and the significant genetic progress his farm has achieved throu...
Mar 11, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 258
Happy International Women's Day! In this STtalks, two dedicated and impressive dairy women, Sara Kruse from STgenetics® US Sales Team and Julie Smith from STgenetics® Canada’s Sales Team, join us to share their journey and experience in the dairy industry. Learn about their backgrounds, career paths, and the challenges and triumphs they've encountered as women in a male-dominated field. Sara and Julie also offer valuable advice for young women interested in pursuing careers in dairy sales. Don’t...
Mar 07, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 257
We sit down with Pete Gelber of Barrington Dairy to discuss his opinions and passion for dairy genetics as we learn more about his 13,500 cow dairy located in Montezuma, Georgia. Pete shares his unique journey from growing up in the Bronx to running a large-scale dairy operation. He discusses the evolution of his farm, the value of genetics, and the impact of genomic testing on his herd's performance. Pete also offers an in-depth look into his breeding philosophy and how he has used technology a...
Feb 28, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 256
STtalks no ar! Neste episódio, você vai conhecer a história de sucesso da produção leiteira da Fazenda Buritis, de Lagoa Prata, em Minas Gerais. Para contar tudo sobre seus resultados excepcionais obtidos com a implementação do programa genômico no gado Jersey, recebemos o criador e proprietário da Fazenda Buritis, Lucas Fonseca e o Gerente Técnico da STgenetics Brasil em Minas Gerais, Rodrigo Alves. 00:00 Introdução e Apresentação dos Convidados 00:49 História da Fazenda Buritis 01:53 Importânc...
Feb 27, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 255
We visit Wolf Dairy in Bankston, Iowa, to discuss the impact of STgenetics® FarmFit® platform with Ted Wolf and Doug Petzel of the STgenetics® FarmFit® team. Ted shares his initial motivations for adopting FarmFit® into his milking herd. The conversation then delves into the practical benefits of FarmFit®, including improved heat detection, health monitoring, and reduced labor through this cutting-edge technology. Ted also highlights the increased confidence in breeding decisions and communicati...
Feb 25, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 254
Join us as we sit down with Full Circle Dairy of Lee, Florida to learn about their remarkable growth through strategic genetic strategies and their innovative herd management. Greg Watts, Eric Diepersloot and Phillip Watts join us to share about their genetic journey as well as their current expansion plans. Full Circle Dairy has utilized STgenetics® Legend™ Program to boost their genetic growth and through a deliberate mating plan have been able to achieve 150 NM$ interval jumps over the past t...
Feb 21, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 253
In the second part of the STgenetics® Chromosomal Mating® discussion we dive into the updates and utilization of the program. We cover new features, enhanced precision, and how the program seamlessly integrates with STgenetics® broader STrategy™ platform. The discussion continues to expand on genomic testing, the use of various gender-sorted semen types, female and bull selection tools, and how all these elements contribute to the profitability and sustainability of dairy herds. 00:00 Introducti...
Feb 18, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 252
Australia’s International Dairy Week (IDW) is an internationally important event for STgenetics® Australia, and in this STtalks episode we learn about the success of IDW for STgenetics® Australia as well as hear an inspiring story from one of their own, Fiona Hanks. Giving back to an industry that gave you so much is a common theme Fiona shares with us after she was the recipient of the Bette Hall Award at IDW which is an award to honor women who make an immense impact in the Australian Dairy In...
Feb 14, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 251
Happy Valentines Day from STgenetics®! We hope Cupid is as lucky at your farm as he was with the THORSON x CAPTAIN match he picked out! You can hear all about this love match in the latest episode of STtalks. May your barn air be filled with love today and always! 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Cupid's Perfect Match: THORSON and CAPTAIN 00:19 Cupid's Calculations Begin 00:40 THORSON's Impressive Traits 00:53 The CAPTAIN Sisters 01:27 Unexpected Love: Five Sons on the Way 01:31 The Birth of THORSON's S...
Feb 14, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 250
Novo episódio no ar! 🎙Neste STtalks, conversamos com Jean Carlos Eidt, Gerente do Programa Farmfit® da STgenetics, para apresentar essa novidade no Brasil. Acompanhando a tendência do mercado de garantir o monitoramento da saúde e do bem-estar de cada animal, a tecnologia Farmfit® surge como importante aliada de gestão de rebanhos, gerando informações para acompanhar cada animal do rebanho durante toda a vida. 00:00 Introdução ao Episódio 00:50 A Importância do Bem-Estar Animal e Monitoramento ...
Feb 13, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 249
STgenetics® Chromosomal Mating® program goes beyond the average breeding decision, and in this STtalks we delve into the core concepts and benefits of this technology in a two-part series. To share their expertise we have Sara Westberry, David Kendall, Adam Taiti and Ron Jackson all on to gives us their insights and experiences. In this first part we learn more about how mating programs benefit dairy farmers today, how Chromosomal Mating® delivers a unique data-driven approach to success and how...
Feb 11, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 248
STgenetics® Mid-Release New Sires are out and in this STtalks we pull out important groupings and look at what these new bulls have to offer! Logan Voigts, STgenetics Genetic Services Specialist, joins us as we break down some of these individuals, looking at their unique traits, family lines and overall offerings. Of the 26 New Sires available, 5 of them are Legend™ Sires, 20 of them are available in Ultraplus High Purity™, 17 of them are over +1300 Eco$ and the list goes on and on! A discussio...
Feb 07, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 247
A quick chat with Dr. Ben Voelz, PhD, STgenetics® Technical Services and Sales Support Manager, to discuss the evolving U.S. dairy industry. We explore the shift from traditional barns to advanced technology, the unknown challenges like avian influenza and the importance of genetic and reproductive programs. Ben shares insights on the profitability decisions dairy producers need to make, including heifer inventory management and the benefits of gender-sorted semen. We also address the constant c...
Feb 04, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 246
A published author, dairy farmer and multi-business owner! Louise Malecha of Malecha Enterprises joins us to share the unique and diverse story of her and her husband Todd’s farm and now businesses. When we focus in on the dairy farm, Louise shares that the implementation of genomic testing and the genetic investment through STgenetics® has advanced their herd's health and production. Then the conversation shifts to Louise's journey as a children's book author, including her inspiration, writing...
Jan 28, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 245
Sexing Technologies® continues to push boundaries when it comes to reproductive technologies and expanding the offering of gender sorted semen in new markets! In this STtalks we learn about their Mobile Sorting Lab that was launched in Europe and joining us to share this story are two key members who continue to develop the success of this lab and that is Oscar Moreno, Sexing Technologies® European Production Manager and Mariska Bakker, Sexing Technologies® Assistant Operation Manager. Listen an...
Jan 21, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 244
We continue our EcoFeed® Suite discussion as we delve into the intricacies of index creation and the formulation of the Eco$ Index. Jocelyn Johnson and Kevin Ziemba join us in this STtalks as they share more about how STgenetics® Eco$ has been designed to be economically impactful and is transforming breeding selection by optimizing traits like production, feed efficiency, and health. We learn more about the successful adaptation of Eco$ and how it has been benefiting breeding strategies across ...
Jan 17, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 243
