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

Tune in with STtalks new guest Alan Kruse to learn more about how STgenetics®’ Legend™ Program can help move herds to a more profitable place through improved herd genetics. With advanced technology and genetics, the Legend™ Program has proven to not only assist herds in achieving their own unique goals but also helps STgenetics® build the reliability and families behind the families we bring out in our Holstein sire portfolio. We also cover the benefits of genomic testing, technology requirements for the program, and real-world examples of its impact on dairies.

Join us as we learn more about the 2024 MILK Business Leader in Technology Award winner, GenoSource! We sit down with Tim Rauen, GenoSource’s CEO and Part-Owner to learn about the farm and the technologies he believes are pushing GenoSource forward and helping them achieve their goals! Technology is immersed within all that GenoSource does and Tim goes into details on what is used within GenoSource’s infrastructure as well as on the genetic side of their business.

00:39 Overview of GenoSource

01:19 Production and Facilities at GenoSource

02:11 Unique Technologies at GenoSource

02:55 Early Adoption of Genomic Testing and IVF

04:14 STgenetics®' Technologies and Infrastructure

07:24 IVF Program Scale and Goals

09:14 Achievements and Future Plans

12:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

STgenetics® Farmfit® platform was on site at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and in this STtalks episode we learn about the success of the technology including the benefits it gave to the Supreme Champion Cow, Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs EX-94! We are joined by Twigs’ owner, Kevin Doeberiener and STgenetics® Canada Farmfit® lead, Ryan Corrigan to dive deeper into this great story and learn where Farmfit® could fit into a business like Queens Manor as well.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:39 Ryan's Role at STgenetics®
01:27 Kevin's Background in the Show Industry
02:11 Implementing Farmfit® at the Royal
03:53 Feedback from the Royal Show
05:15 Twig's Achievements and Farmfit® Experience
07:14 Adjusting Care Based on Farmfit® Data

Novo episódio do STtalks Brasil sobre a ferramenta genética estratégica da STgenetics, o STrategy™, que tem o Brasil como mercado líder de aplicação e resultados. Viviane Broch, Jackson Koch e Dorival Junior da STgenetics Brasil, discutem como o STrategy™ possibilita maximizar a eficiência, reduzir custos com maior lucratividade e sustentabilidade nas fazendas de leite brasileiras.

00:00 Introdução e Boas-vindas
00:19 Apresentação dos Convidados
01:18 O que é o STrategy™?
02:19 Benefícios do STrategy™ para a Pecuária Leiteira
03:42 Ferramentas e Aplicações do STrategy™
05:10 Histórias de Sucesso com o STrategy™
09:58 Implementação do STrategy™ nas Fazendas
12:57 Futuro da Genética Bovina
14:28 Como Começar com o STrategy™
15:48 Considerações Finais
19:20 Encerramento

Receive the successful recap on the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair for STgenetics in this episode of STtalks! From the Premier Sire, Delta-LAMBDA to up and coming STyle™ sires like ARCHITECT*RC or JERRY LEWIS, we dive into the importance of genetics and how Canadian dairy breeders are making their breeding decisions. Additionally, we briefly hear about the success of STgenetics health monitoring system, Farmfit® too.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:41 Lorne Briscoe's Background in the Dairy Industry
01:56 Julie Smith's Background in the Dairy Industry
03:16 Royal Winter Fair Highlights: Delta-LAMBDA's Achievements
05:15 Canadian Dairy Breeders' Genetic Preferences
07:18 Delta-LAMBDA's Impact in the Show Ring
09:40 Top Sons of Delta-LAMBDA
11:41 ALTITUDE-RED's Consistency and Success
13:46 CHIEF: A Proven STyle™ Sire
15:02 Jersey Sires' Success at the Royal
17:28 Overall Impression of STgenetics® Progeny
18:19 Exciting Future Prospects: ARCHITECT*RC and Farmfit®

23:17 Conclusion and Closing Remarks