STtalks #285 - Building a Long Lasting & Profitable Herd with Bill Thiele of Thiele Dairy
Episode description
Join us as we learn more about this fourth-generation farm, Thiele Dairy of Clearwater, Nebraska. Bill Thiele shares his family’s journey into dairy farming and how they have scaled their existing farm site to a nearly 3,000-cow milking herd. Utilizing Ultraplus™ gender-sorted semen, Vision+™ genomic testing and elevating their level of genetics through the STgenetics® Legend™ Program have been a few areas that have enhanced the farm’s productivity and longevity.
00:00 Introduction to Thiele Dairy
00:33 History and Evolution of Thiele Dairy
04:25 Current Operations and Family Involvement
09:27 Partnership with STgenetics®
18:03 Genomic Testing and Genetic Improvements
29:39 Crossbreeding Program and Beef Production
35:20 Future Goals and Conclusion