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 and discover how these mobile labs fulfill the needs of AI companies by producing up to 20,000 straws per month and cover diverse markets from India to Europe.

00:00 Introduction to STtalks and Mobile Sorting Labs

00:36 What is a Mobile Sorting Lab?

01:06 History and Evolution of Mobile Labs

03:17 Inspiration and Capabilities of Mobile Labs

05:01 Operational Details and Logistics

07:56 Market Impact and Feedback

09:40 Future Plans and Expansion

11:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 the country along with examining the industry changes coming in April. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of feed efficiency and its role in breeding decisions!

We sit down with Curtis Vanden Berge of Vanden Berge Dairy in Bakersfield, California to learn more about his family’s progressive operation. Curtis shares the dairy's history starting from its start in 1958 and the growth through the years, today Vanden Berge Dairy is milking 2,800 cows and farming close to 2,000 acres. We discuss the adoption of genetic technologies, including IVF and genomic testing, which have significantly improved the herd's quality. Other topics include beef-on-dairy integration, sustainability practices, and the importance of data collection. Curtis also touches on the future goals for Vanden Berge Dairy, emphasizing continuous improvement and sustainability!

It may be a new year, but in this STtalks episode we revisit the tremendous progress and success STgenetics® EcoFeed® suite has made over the past year. With us to discuss the sustainability suite is Livestock Research and Sustainability Manager, Jocelyn Johnson. From the vision and evolution of EcoFeed®, we dive into adaptation of the technology, communication of the EcoFeed® benefits and how this suite can go on to improve farm profitability and ultimately reduce environmental impacts.

Merry Christmas from all of us at STgenetics®! We thank you for all your support this year and wish nothing but health, abundance and joy as we move into 2025. As we celebrate the holiday season, listen to our rendition of The Night Before Christmas with good Ol’ ST Nick and his Reinbulls!

00:22 A Special Christmas Eve Story

00:26 The Night Before Christmas - Farm Edition

01:20 ST Nicholas Arrives

03:33 A Joyous Farewell

Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of CAPTAIN, the bull who made history by being the #1 TPI Sire of the breed for 7 consecutive proof runs, making him the first bull to hold this status for more than 2 years. STgen™ Founder & CEO, Juan F Moreno and one of the breeders of CAPTAIN, Tim Rauen of GenoSource join us to share their experience of witnessing history and what the global impact of CAPTAIN’s genetics means to STgenetics® and the breed as a whole. You do not want to miss this in-depth discussion on the achievements and future prospects of this extraordinary bull!

00:30 CAPTAIN's Unprecedented Achievement

04:35 Global Impact and Legacy

07:04 The Story Behind CAPTAIN

13:00 Technology and Breeding Strategies

17:29 Future Prospects and Reflections

28:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

A topic a little outside our wheelhouse but that affects many dairy producers revolves around nuisance bird populations. We invited an expert in this field, Ernie Colboth, a Disease Biologist with USDA Wildlife Services, to explore this more in the latest STtalks! Learn about the impacts these birds have on dairy cattle, the economic losses they can cause, and the methods USDA employs to reduce these populations. For dairy producers looking for practical solutions, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge and actionable advice!

We continue the discussion of the December 2024 Genetic Evaluations and this time we focus on how STgenetics® Colored Breeds performed. In this STtalks our host and guests explore performance trends and key sires in Brown Swiss and Jersey breeds, highlight new genetic additions, and discuss the benefits of Ultraplus™ High Purity semen in color breeds. From the diversity and strength of the multiple portfolios along with the addition of the STamina™ program, we cover a lot of ground in this STtalks discussion!

The December 2024 Genetic Evaluations have been worked through and the team at STgenetics is excited to discuss an exceptionally exciting day for our company! Highlights of this STtalks episode include the performance of CAPTAIN, who set an unprecedented record being the #1 TPI Sire 7 consecutive proof runs in a row, and the successful emergence of his sons, GARZA, MCGUIRE, and BUFFALO BILL. We dive deeper into the Proven Sire lineup and learn more about the developments of our young bulls and what the genetic creation team is working towards. Join us in this Proof Run overview for an in-depth look at how the genetic and technology developments of STgenetics are shaping the future of the dairy industry.

00:35 Changes in Genetic Evaluations

02:41 Focus on CAPTAIN's Achievements

07:23 Discussion on Proven Sires

08:01 Introduction of New Proven Bulls

12:10 Other Top Bulls and Their Impact

17:58 Young Bulls and Future Prospects

21:18 Eco$ Index and Its Importance

28:04 Conclusion and Future Outlook

O STtalks Brasil desta semana traz Dona Rosi Effting, a proprietária da Cabanha e Queijaria Guinther, em Braço do Norte, SC. A produtora e criadora de gado Jersey compartilha a história de sucesso dos 20 anos da fazenda, destacando a importância do conforto animal, o uso de testes genômicos e parcerias estratégicas para alcançar excelência na produção de leite e queijos de qualidade.

00:00 Introdução e Boas-vindas
00:42 História da Cabanha Guinther
02:25 Tecnologia e Conforto Animal
03:55 Estrutura e Dimensões da Fazenda
05:18 Melhoramento Genético e Genoma
07:02 Queijaria Guinther e Produção de Leite
11:30 Futuro da Cabanha Guinther
13:45 Parcerias e Conclusão