STtalks

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de STtalks en español, grabado desde el World Dairy Expo 2025! 🎙️ En esta ocasión conversamos con Mauro Vega, director general de ASCOL, una cooperativa que reúne a más de 620 ganaderos lecheros activos en el norte de España.

Mauro nos cuenta sobre el trabajo de la cooperativa en control lechero y mejora genética, su colaboración con Sexing Technologies®, y cómo la innovación en semen sexado está impulsando la rentabilidad y eficiencia de las ganaderías. Además, comparte su visión sobre el presente y futuro de la producción lechera en España y la expansión internacional de ASCOL.

00:00 Introducción

00:30 Panorama de la cooperativa

01:37 Estado actual de la producción lechera en España

02:19 Colaboraciones y programas de mejora genética

03:45 Selección y alcance global

05:14 Perspectivas de futuro y colaboraciones

06:46 Conclusión y agradecimiento

Last week at the 2025 World Dairy Expo, we sat down with Marco Ladina. Marco shares the fascinating history of his family's pioneering role in importing livestock genetics from Canada to Italy. The conversation covers the evolution of their business and how they now distribute STgenetics semen all over Italy. Marco also discusses the advancements in genomic technology, the demand for balanced sires, and how innovative products like Chromosomal Mating® and the Farmfit® animal monitoring technology have shaped their future perspectives in the dairy industry.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:26 Marco's Family History in Livestock Genetics

01:44 The Journey of Livestock from Canada to Italy

03:05 The Impact of Canadian Genetics on Italian Livestock

04:12 The Evolution of Genomics

05:12 Current Trends in Italian Livestock Breeding

06:21 The Importance of Cheese Production in Italy

07:34 Future Innovations in Italian Livestock Breeding

08:51 Conclusion and Farewell

En esta ocasión conversamos con Oscar Bolatti, productor lechero de la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina. 🇦🇷

Oscar comparte su experiencia en la industria, destacando el trabajo en genética animal, los promedios de producción y las estrategias para mejorar la calidad y eficiencia de la producción lechera. También hablamos sobre los desafíos del crecimiento frente a la falta de tierra y cómo adaptarse mediante nuevos sistemas de manejo para optimizar las operaciones.

00:00 Introducción 

00:26 Presentación del Invitado

01:01 Detalles de la producción lechera

01:58 Avances genéticos en el ganado

03:03 Desafíos y planes futuros

03:40 Perspectivas sobre la producción de carne

04:44 Conclusión y comentarios finales

Last week at the 2025 World Dairy Expo, we sat down with Jack Hippen, STgenetics Director of U.S. Sales and Marketing, who delves into the dynamic U.S. dairy market, discussing exponential growth in genetics through genomic testing, the significant impact of gender-sorted semen and the rise of Beef on Dairy. He also highlights the key challenges new genetics companies face, the importance of problem-solving and analytics in the industry, and STgenetics' focus on youth and global engagement.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:34 Current State of the U.S. Dairy Market

02:17 Challenges for New Genetics Companies

03:31 Keys to Success in the Dairy Industry

04:17 Developing the Team at STgenetics®

05:00 STgenetics®' Unique Sales Approach

05:52 Global Symposium and Future Opportunities

08:03 Opportunities and Commitment to Youth

10:13 Conclusion and Farewell

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo and this time, we’re with Camillo Cannizzaro, General Manager with Inseme Itália and experienced dairy farming practitioner from Italy. In this episode, he shares his journey from private practice to his current role, his experiences with dairy farming technologies in the U.S., and the impact of these advancements back in Italy. Camillo discusses the unique aspects of Italy’s dairy market, the integration of North American genetics, and the evolution of dairy farming equipment and practices.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:25 Camillo's Career Journey

02:02 Italian Dairy Industry Overview

03:26 Advancements in Dairy Genetics

06:28 Beef on Dairy Innovations

08:02 Future of Dairy Genetics in Italy

10:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de STtalks en español! 🎙️ En esta ocasión conversamos con Julio Antognazza, socio de la empresa representante de STgenetics en Uruguay y productor lechero.

Hablamos sobre la situación actual de la producción lechera en Uruguay: las condiciones climáticas, los precios competitivos y el uso cada vez más extendido del semen sexado. Julio también comparte su perspectiva sobre la concentración de las fincas, las tendencias globales que influyen en la industria y el crecimiento en el país.

00:00 Introducción y Bienvenida al Invitado

00:56 Panorama de la Producción Láctea en Uruguay

03:11 Desafíos y Tendencias en la Industria Láctea

05:40 Experiencia de Julio con STgenetics®

06:41 Adopción de Nuevas Tecnologías en la Producción Lechera

08:41 Conclusión y Reflexiones Finales

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo. With us is Andrew Holliday, Genetics Product Manager from Cogent, who shares his insights on the exciting journey of Cogent since becoming part of the STgenetics group. Andrew discusses the history of Cogent, their pioneering work with gender-sorted semen and beef semen in dairy farming and the evolving genetic programs in the UK. Learn about the different genetic needs of British dairy farmers, the importance of custom indexes, and the role of EcoFeed® and the Eco$ index in promoting sustainability.

0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:39 History of Cogent and Joining STgen

01:18 Beef on Dairy Program in the UK

02:07 UK Dairy Farming Landscape

02:37 Genetic Strategies for UK Dairy Farmers

04:18 Sustainability and EcoFeed® Initiatives

05:26 Future of Cogent in the UK

06:09 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo with Rafael Ribeiro, Dairy Market Manager of STgenetics Brasil. Rafael shares details about his role and the company's focus on sustainable and profitable dairy farming through integrated genetic services. Brazil's high usage of the Strategy™ dashboard tool and genomic data integration with CDCB are highlighted. He also emphasizes the importance of education in maximizing the benefits of genomic testing for farmers.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:30 Meet Rafael Ribeiro: Background and Role

01:03 STgenetics® Integrated Approach and Sustainability

01:53 Brazilian Farmers and Genomic Tools

02:50 Growth and Education in Genomic Testing

03:38 Acknowledgements and Closing Remarks

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo with Evanil Campos, General Director STgenetics Brasil, who discusses the dairy industry's complexity in Brazil, emphasizing the wide range of farm types and the challenges in harmonizing information dissemination.

He highlights the growth of STgenetics in the Brazilian market since 2015, including their advancements in genomic testing and technology adoption. Evanil also discusses current trends and demands in Brazilian genetics, such as milk production, health, components and feed efficiency. The episode concludes with Evanil's optimistic outlook for STgenetics' future in Brazil, supported by their innovative tools, committed team and investment in technology.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:28 Nil's Background and Role

00:53 Overview of Dairy Production in Brazil

01:46 STgenetics®' Growth and Success in Brazil

03:44 Current Trends in Brazilian Genetics

07:16 Future of STgenetics® in Brazil

08:32 Conclusion and Farewell

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo and this time, we're sitting down with Camille Maloney, Director of STgenetics® France. Camille shares insights into the thriving dairy industry in France, current trends in dairy reproduction and the growing popularity of robotic milking systems. We also discuss the breeds prominent in French dairy farming and the shifting demands in genetics and production.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:23 Camille's Role and Experience

00:50 Dairy Reproduction in France

01:33 Genetics and Breeds in France

03:01 Products and Services from STgenetics

03:44 World Data Expo Activities

04:48 Future of STgenetics in France

06:06 Conclusion and Farewell