In this special Holiday episode of STtalks, we share a heartwarming story from Sunny Lane Dairy, where a young calf named Luna and her silent guardian, Farmfit® from STgenetics®, brings a message of hope and care. With Christmas around the corner, we follow Luna, Bella, and the farmer's family on a cozy Christmas Eve, emphasizing the importance of innovation in animal care.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season from all of us at STgenetics!

00:00 Introduction and Year-End Gratitude

00:16 A Christmas Story from the Farm

00:31 Luna and Bella: Guardians of the Barn

01:02 Farmfit®: The Silent Protector

01:32 A Christmas Eve Visit to the Barn

02:29 A Safe and Merry Christmas

05:55 Holiday Wishes from STgenetics®

Following the December 2025 genetic evaluations, a large group of new Holstein sires has been released. In this STtalks episode, we sit down with Logan Voigts and Alan Kruse to break it all down.

With 33 new Holstein sires added to the STgenetics® lineup, sired by 18 different bulls, this diverse group features high-performing names like OMEGA, LAD, ENDOW, and MALIC. We also explore unique offerings in type, production, and sustainability traits, highlighting bulls such as ROYAL, SISCO, and MOTIVATION along with exciting new slick and polled sires.

Join us for an in-depth look at these standout additions to the Holstein portfolio.

00:00 Introduction and Overview of New Holstein Release

01:37 Highlighting the Top Legend™ Sires

04:32 Top Eco$ Sires

07:04 High CFP and Milk Bulls

09:38 Bulls with High Productive Life

11:33 Special Cow Families and Their Impact

14:12 Unique Bulls and Slick Carriers

16:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

More Proof News to Share! This time we are discussing color breed updates following the December 2025 genetic evaluations. The discussion focuses on the Jersey sires GORMAN and his dam GARLAND along with the new release Jersey GARDNER and Ayrshire JOCKO and includes exciting developments in the Guernsey and Brown Swiss programs.

Tune in to hear more on the genetic advancements in the color breed portfolios and the importance of listening to producer feedback for continuous improvement.

0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:39 Trends in Colored Breeds Evaluations

01:57 Spotlight on Jersey Bulls: GORMAN and GARLAND

04:14 New Jersey Sires: GARDNER and MILFORD

08:49 Jersey STyle Lineup: ADAM and CANADIAN CLUB

12:38 Introducing New Ayrshire Bull: JOCKO

13:54 Updates on Guernsey and Milking Shorthorn

15:36 Brown Swiss Program Highlights

19:13 STamina™ Program Insights

23:51 Genetic Direction and Final Thoughts

28:25 Conclusion and Farewell

Dans cet épisode de STtalks, Maxime Ten-Have de STgenetics Canada interviewe Maxime Petitclerc de la Ferme Petitclerc Holstein, en direct de la Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2025. Depuis 2008, la Ferme Petitclerc Holstein se distingue à cet événement prestigieux grâce à la qualité exceptionnelle de ses animaux.

La ferme a intégré la technologie Farmfit® pour optimiser la gestion du troupeau. Max souligne d’ailleurs les nombreux avantages du système : la richesse des données fournies, la détection précoce des signes de maladie, le suivi de la température, la gestion de la reproduction et l’aide précieuse qu’offre Farmfit® dans l’organisation des tâches quotidiennes.

Les effets positifs de Farmfit® se sont rapidement fait remarquer, et Max y partage ce qu’il envisage pour la suite du troupeau.

00:00 Introduction et bienvenue

00:27 L’expérience de Maxime au Royal

01:04 Avancées technologiques en agriculture

01:59 Les avantages des nouvelles technologies

03:39 Applications concrètes et résultats

06:02 Projets à venir et conclusion

Proof news is here! Following an exciting December 2025 Genetics Evaluation, we learn about industry-wide changes along with notable sires like GARZA, DOMINANCE and CAPTAIN and their impact on STgenetics and their customers. We dive into the specifics of the Proven sire list, Net Merit ranking and STgenetics Eco$ ranking and discuss a new group of Slick bulls along with the Legend™ Program and the recent success of STyle™ sires. Tune in to hear the latest trends in the industry, future directions in the genetic portfolio and much more!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:40 Industry-Wide Changes and Trends

02:12 Top Bulls in the Proven Sire List

04:17 Focus on GARZA and DOMINANCE

07:12 Net Merit Ranking Success

09:20 Eco$ Ranking Explained

10:59 New Slick Bulls

12:33 Legend™ Program Expansion

15:01 Genomic Young Sires Highlights

17:19 International Highlights and Fall Show Season

20:03 Excitement for the Future

23:28 Conclusion and Farewell

Genética e Evolução na Granja Pattis em SC

STtalks no ar! Antônio Adolfo Pattis é nosso convidado para contar a história de evolução da Granja Pattis, em Santa Catarina. Junto com o representante da STgenetics Brasil, Wagner Camargo Turke, eles compartilham dados, estratégias e decisões que levam ao sucesso de produção leiteira - incluindo as fêmeas número 1 e 2 em GPTA Leite no Brasil!

00:00 Introdução e Apresentação dos Convidados

01:09 História da Granja Pattis

02:34 Importância da Genética na Produção Leiteira

03:59 Ferramentas Genéticas e Resultados

09:22 Prêmios e Reconhecimentos

11:44 Uso de Sêmen Sexado e Tecnologia de Embriões

13:30 Programa Legend™da STgenetics® Brasil

15:58 Parceria com a STgenetics® Brasil

17:55 Conclusão e Agradecimentos

Dans cet épisode de STtalks, Patrice Simard de STgenetics reçoit Marc Drapeau et Caroline de la Ferme Malic directement de la Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2025. Ensemble, ils racontent leur passion contagieuse pour les Rouge et Blanc: leur histoire familiale, leurs choix génétiques, leurs croisements… et les succès qui les ont propulsés sur les rings d’exposition.

À la Ferme Malic, les Rouge et Blanc, c’est bien plus qu’un troupeau, c’est une tradition, un héritage, une fierté.

00:00 Introduction et message de bienvenue

00:21 Rencontre avec les invités : Marc et Caroline

00:49 Passion pour les vaches Rouges et Blanches

01:38 Témoignages de réussite et réalisations

02:21 Résultats du concours et moments forts

05:33 Engagement et fierté de la famille

07:37 Conclusion et informations de contact

In this STtalks, Steve Jaeger of United Vision Dairy in Wisconsin and Logan Martin, STgenetics Strategic Account Manager discuss the dairy farm's management goals and how STgenetics programs and services assist in achieving them. Along with covering Vision+™ genomic testing, Chromosomal Mating®, breeding strategies and the integration of a Beef on Dairy breeding philosophy, they touch on the importance of community involvement and future goals for United Vision Dairy.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:36 Farm Overview and Mission

01:25 Genomic Testing and Chromosomal Mating®

03:38 Breeding Goals and Selection Criteria

05:56 Beef on Dairy Program

09:31 Community Involvement and Outreach

11:11 Future Goals and Advice

12:41 Conclusion and Farewell

In this STtalks, Perrin Hicks of Hicks-Jacobs Dairies in Australia joins us to discuss herd management goals, sustainability practices, and how STgenetics programs and services aid their dairy operation. Learn about the farm's background, their commitment to sustainability, and Perrin's insights into the role of genetics and the Eco$ indexes in sustainably feeding the world. Plus, hear about their recent achievements and awards, including their experience as the Global Impact Leader​ - Oceania at the Global Innovation Summit.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:31 Farm Background and Operations

03:12 Sustainability Practices at Hicks-Jacobs Dairies

04:51 Community Engagement and Outreach

05:35 Genomic Testing and Herd Management

07:46 Breeding Goals and Sire Selection

11:56 Robotic Milking Systems

13:23 Global Innovation Summit Experience

15:47 Future Goals and Advice

17:23 Conclusion and Farewell

In this STtalks, Micah Bakker and Joel Van Veldhuizen from Rock Bottom Dairy in Iowa, and Eric Zwiefelhofer with STgenetics join us to discuss their reproductive and genetic successes. They delve into the farm's reproductive programs, including their synchronization protocols, and discuss how STgenetics programs like Vision+75™ and Chromosomal Mating® aid in herd management and achieving the dairy's genetic goals. Discover how these practices have contributed to Rock Bottom Dairy's accolades.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:38 Farm Overview and Management

02:09 Reproductive Success and Awards

02:53 Reproductive Program Details

08:35 Genetic Program and Goals

10:02 Genomic Testing and Its Benefits

13:30 Chromosomal Mating® Program

16:37 Future Goals and Conclusion