STtalks

Join us as we discuss the current state of the heifer replacement market with Ben Voelz, STgenetics® Technical Service Manager. With the dairy heifer inventory at an all-time low along with a high demand for Beef on Dairy cross calves, Ben shares insights into the evolving market dynamics and why a strategic semen allocation plan is critical for your dairy. Don't miss this informative discussion on setting up your dairy for future success!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:33 Current State of the Heifer Replacement Market01:28 Beef on Dairy Market Insights
02:13 Breeding Decisions and Semen Allocation
04:54 Feed Efficiency and Genetic Selection
07:09 Understanding Ultraplus™ and Ultraplus High Purity™
09:49 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook
11:16 Conclusion and Farewell

It's Earth Day and at STgenetics®, Sustainability is in our DNA! In this STtalks, we are joined by two leaders within our Research & Development team to share what global agricultural sustainability means to STgenetics® and what solutions we are providing to aid in the global environmental mission to become more sustainable and eco-friendly. From EcoFeed® to Ultraplus™ gender-sorted semen, STgenetics® has numerous tools and technology to help dairy and beef farmers successfully produce nutritious food sources to assure food security across the globe and to do so in a sustainable manner. Don’t miss this globalized view on sustainability on Earth Day with STgenetics®!

00:00 Introduction to Sustainability at STgenetics®
00:47 Defining Sustainability in Agriculture
02:10 Innovative Tools and Technologies
03:07 Impact of Genomics and Gender Selection
06:45 Precision Farming and Tropical Genetics
11:03 Global Environmental Impact and Future Goals
16:41 The Core of Sustainability at STgenetics®
18:13 Conclusion and Earth Day Wishes

As we celebrate Easter, STgenetics® recalls its partnership with the Easter Bunny to provide more joy, sustainability and efficiency to the Bunny Business! Tune in as we unfold how STgenetics® tools and technology have helped the Easter Bunny produce higher quality Easter eggs while also reducing environmental impact, a truly egg-celent story!

00:00 Introduction to Easter Celebration

00:28 The Easter Bunny's Sustainable Business

00:55 Genomic Testing for Efficient Egg Production

01:10 EcoFeed® Suite and Environmental Benefits

01:40 Donor Output Index and Enhanced Egg Production

02:16 Conclusion and Easter Wishes

The shift towards gender-sorted semen is clear; in 2024 the U.S. dairy industry increased their gender-sorted dairy units used by 1.5 million units. In this STtalks, we explore the uptick in this technology and how it has evolved over the years with Kevin Ziemba, STgenetics® Global Applied Genetic Consulting Manager. As our conversation continues, we explore the opportunities Ultraplus High Purity™ can provide to dairy producer’s bottom line and where the future of this technology is heading!

00:00 Introduction to Gender-Sorted Semen

00:20 Growth in Gender-Sorted Semen Sales

00:55 Trends in Gender-Sorted Semen

04:12 Technological Advancements in Gender-Sorted Semen

06:10 Importance of Accuracy in Gender-Sorted Semen

11:07 Economic Impact of Ultraplus High Purity™ Semen

17:31 Future Directions and Beef on Dairy Opportunities

20:30 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

Following the 2025 April Genetic Evaluations, STgenetics® released a group of 14 new Holstein bulls. In this STtalks, Logan Voigts, breaks down the impressive group that averages +3344 GTPI. These 14 bulls bring 11 different bloodlines and are all available in Ultraplus High Purity™. Don't miss this comprehensive breakdown of the latest in Holstein genetics from STgenetics®!

More proof news is here! Following the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations, we learn more about the expansive Colored Breed offering from STgenetics®. In this STtalks we delve into significant advancements in the Jersey, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Guernsey and STamina™ breeds, highlighting outstanding bulls like OLEY, GORMAN, JUDSON-P, LASPADA, TESLA, OTHELLO, CHECKMATE, and many more. We also learn about STgenetics® Chromosomal Mating Program®, Ultraplus High Purity™ gender-sorted semen and STgenetics® commitment to technological advancements and breeder success!

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Jersey Breed Genetic Evaluations

02:36 Highlighting Top Jersey Bulls

12:40 Jersey Chromosomal Mating Program®

17:02 Brown Swiss Breed Insights

17:58 Spotlight on Brown Swiss Bulls

24:14 Ayrshire Breed Highlights

26:57 STamina™ Lineup and New Releases

31:35 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Proof news is here! Following the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations, we had a lot to catch up on and learn. This STtalks covers the impact of the recent base change, changes in TPI and NM$, and the performance of breed leading sires like CAPTAIN, THORSON and more. Additionally, this group discus’s the promising young bulls in the STgenetics® portfolio and how pairing this elite group of genetics with the correct technology can lead to exponential performance and profitability for a dairy farm. We dive into more of the results on both the proven sire and young GTPI lists as well as other areas that bring diversity and success to the Holstein breeder.

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Understanding the Base Change
02:40 Impact on TPI and NM$
05:10 Chromosomal Mating® and Its Importance
06:05 Proven Sire List Highlights
07:52 THORSON: A Newly Proven Sire
10:40 Diversity in the Top TPI Proven List
14:49 Exciting Young Bulls in the Lineup
17:29 Future of the Bull Program
19:24 Traits and Indexes That Matter
23:01 Eco$: A Progressive Tool
24:50 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Farmfit® from STgenetics® has made its way to Canada and in this STtalks, Kenton Lindenbach of Robella Holsteins joins us to share his experience with the state-of-the-art health monitoring system! Along with Ryan Corrigan of STgenetics® Canada’s Farmfit® team, they share the experience of installation as well as go into how pairing the Farmfit® data along with production data from their robotic milking system has given a whole new peace of mind to their team. Tune in to this STtalks to hear how this innovative health monitoring system is transforming dairy management!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:40 Kenton's Farm Background and Growth

01:32 Breeding Goals at Robella Holsteins

02:07 Introduction to Farmfit®

03:28 Farmfit® Installation and Benefits

05:23 Team Adaptation to Farmfit®

06:33 Farmfit®'s Impact on Herd Management

09:03 Future of Farmfit® at Robella Holsteins

14:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Casey Anderson joins us to discuss the current state of the Beef on Dairy market and where STgenetics® Beef Add On™ program fits into the industry! We explore the market dynamics, high beef prices, and the innovative approaches STgenetics® is taking with our Beef Add On™ to maximize the value of crossbred calves through strategic genetic decisions. Casey also explains the real-world performance behind the Beef on Dairy Index developed by STgenetics®, $ST. This episode is essential for dairy producers seeking to optimize their genetic decisions and stay competitive in today's market!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:39 Current State of the Beef Market

01:39 Challenges in the Beef Industry

02:46 STgenetics® Beef Add On™ Program

05:24 Technology and Opportunities in Beef on Dairy

08:16 $ST Index Explained

12:23 Advice for Dairy Producers

15:48 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

We sit down with Dan Carroll, STgenetics Dairy Program Manager, to learn more about the upcoming Genetic Base Change that will begin during the April 2025 Genetic Evaluations. Dan explains the significance of the five-year base change, which resets the cow population base to animals born in 2020, and how it indicates impressive genetic progress. Learn about the changes to the Net Merit formula and the impact these adjustments will have on the ranking and quality of dairy breeds, particularly Holsteins. Dan also offers advice to dairy breeders on navigating these changes and making informed genetic decisions.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:32 Understanding Base Change

01:12 Significance of the Five-Year Cycle

02:55 Impact on Different Breeds

04:17 Changes in Net Merit Formula

06:31 Animal Rankings

08:11 Advice for Dairy Breeders

09:32 Conclusion and Farewell