STtalks #267 - STgenetics® April 2025 Genetic Evaluation with David Kendall, Daniel Carroll and Tim Rauen
Episode description
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$, and the performance of breed leading sires like CAPTAIN, THORSON and more. Additionally, this group discus’s the promising young bulls in the STgenetics® portfolio and how pairing this elite group of genetics with the correct technology can lead to exponential performance and profitability for a dairy farm. We dive into more of the results on both the proven sire and young GTPI lists as well as other areas that bring diversity and success to the Holstein breeder.
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Understanding the Base Change
02:40 Impact on TPI and NM$
05:10 Chromosomal Mating® and Its Importance
06:05 Proven Sire List Highlights
07:52 THORSON: A Newly Proven Sire
10:40 Diversity in the Top TPI Proven List
14:49 Exciting Young Bulls in the Lineup
17:29 Future of the Bull Program
19:24 Traits and Indexes That Matter
23:01 Eco$: A Progressive Tool
24:50 Final Thoughts and Conclusion