Neste episódio, conversamos com Rafael Ribeiro, Gerente da Linha Leite da STgenetics Brasil, para compreender a próxima Mudança de Base Genética do CDCB, que iniciará durante a Prova Genética de Abril de 2025. Rafael explica a importância dessa mudança que ocorre a cada cinco anos, redefinindo a base da população de vacas para os animais nascidos em 2020, e como ela reflete o progresso genético. Além disso, são discutidas as mudanças na fórmula do Mérito Líquido e o impacto que essas alterações terão no ranqueamento e na qualidade das raças leiteiras, especialmente na raça Holandesa. Rafael também orienta sobre como os produtores podem interpretar essas mudanças e tomar as melhores decisões com base em informações genéticas.

00:00 Introdução e Apresentação do Tema

00:34 Importância das Mudanças Genéticas

01:17 Detalhes da Atualização Genética

04:13 Impacto nas Raças Leiteiras

07:02 Alterações nas Fórmulas e Índices

11:01 Conselhos para Produtores de Leite

12:20 Conclusão e Agradecimentos

En este episódio, conversamos con Alfredo Castro, Director Internacional de ventas de America Latina y Sur Asiático de STgenetics, para conocer más sobre el próximo Cambio en la Base Genética que llegará con las Evaluaciones Genéticas de abril de 2025. Alfredo nos explica la razón de este ajuste, cómo se restablece la base poblacional a los animales nacidos en 2020 y qué implica esto para el progreso genético. ¡Descubre los cambios en la fórmula de Mérito Neto y el impacto que estos ajustes tendrán en las razas lecheras, especialmente Holando! Además, Alfredo también ofrece consejos a los criadores lecheros sobre cómo adaptarse a estos cambios y tomar decisiones genéticas informadas.

00:00 Introducción y Bienvenida
00:37 Explicación del Cambio de Base Genética
02:05 Motivos del Cambio de Base Genética
03:42 Impacto del Cambio en la Producción
06:38 Ajustes en la Fórmula de Mérito Neto
11:01 Consejos para Criadores de Ganado Lechero
13:38 Conclusión y Agradecimientos

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

Join us as we explore the genetic progress achievable with STgenetics® Eco$ Index! With the insights from a genetic audit and trial, we get into real life data on income over feed costs and how selecting for Eco$ truly can positively boost your herds performance and profitability. Additionally, we compare Eco$ to other industry standards and how the base change in April will affect these standards while Eco$ will remain a valuable tool for dairy breeders to believe in. Tune in to understand how Eco$ can truly boost your bottom line and benefit your herd as a whole!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:43 Understanding the Eco$ Index

02:15 Importance of Selecting for Eco$

04:31 Genetic Trends of Ecofeed®

06:22 Genetic Audits and Data Analysis

09:34 Trial Results and Insights

13:07 Impact of Base Changes on Genetic Selection

15:40 Future of Genetic Feed Efficiency

17:12 Conclusion and Farewell

We sit down with Coulee Flats Dairy to learn about their journey from roots in Holland to a growing and successful dairy in Mesa, Washington. Case VanderMeulen of Coulee Flats and Keith Brown, STgenetics® Strategic Account Manager come together to share the strategic genetic improvements that have transformed the Coulee Flats herd and have created well-balanced, long-lasting cows. Keith shares more about the integration of genomics and Eco$ Index to enhance dairy cow productivity, efficiency, and overall profitability.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:54 Case's Journey to Coulee Flats Dairy
02:05 Keith's Role and Introduction
02:56 Overview of Coulee Flats Dairy
04:06 Goals and Sustainability at Coulee Flats
05:39 Partnership with STgenetics®
07:44 Genetic Improvements and Results
16:23 Future Goals and Eco$ Index
19:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

STtalks Brasil no ar! Direto de Arapoti - PR, recebemos os criadores de gado Jersey Nico e Ellen Biersteker, proprietários da Fazenda Lagoa Dourada e Viviane Broch, Gerente Técnico-Comercial da STgenetics Brasil no Paraná. Nico e Ellen Biersteker compartilham as estratégias e a importância dos dados na tomada de decisão para garantir números notáveis na produção leiteira.

00:00 Introdução e Apresentação dos Convidados

00:50 História e Sucesso da Fazenda Lagoa Dourada

02:07 Foco na Produção de Leite e Manejo

03:15 Importância da Gestão de Dados e Tecnologia

05:58 Melhoramento Genético e Ferramentas Utilizadas

07:17 Parcerias e Resultados na Pecuária Leiteira

09:34 Desafios e Seleção de Animais

12:28 Criação de Bezerras e Bem-Estar Animal

14:21 Comercialização de Animais e Provas Genômicas

17:44 Perspectivas Futuras e Agradecimentos

We dive into the benefits of STgenetics® Legend™ Program, including improved production metrics and the consistent genetics that are crucial for modern dairies. In this STtalks, Alan Kruse, STgenetics® Legend™ Specialist, highlights notable bulls available in this program as well as the importance of the Eco$ index, emphasizing profitability and sustainability. Alan also shares an inspiring story about George Andrews of El-Vi Farms and the significant genetic progress his farm has achieved through the Legend™ Program.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:51 Overview of the Legend™ Program
02:40 Impact of the Legend™ Program on Dairy Farms
03:43 Highlighting Key Bulls in the Legend™ Program
07:05 Deep Dive into High Eco$ Bulls14:19 Success Story: George Andrew from EL-VI Farms
19:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Happy International Women's Day! In this STtalks, two dedicated and impressive dairy women, Sara Kruse from STgenetics® US Sales Team and Julie Smith from STgenetics® Canada’s Sales Team, join us to share their journey and experience in the dairy industry.  Learn about their backgrounds, career paths, and the challenges and triumphs they've encountered as women in a male-dominated field. Sara and Julie also offer valuable advice for young women interested in pursuing careers in dairy sales. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:40 Meet Sara and Julie
03:03 Career Journeys in Dairy Sales
05:20 Challenges and Rewards in Dairy Sales
08:18 Impact of STgenetics® on Careers
13:22 Women in Agriculture: Then and Now
16:28 Advice for Young Women in Dairy
20:05 Closing Remarks and Farewell

We sit down with Pete Gelber of Barrington Dairy to discuss his opinions and passion for dairy genetics as we learn more about his 13,500 cow dairy located in Montezuma, Georgia. Pete shares his unique journey from growing up in the Bronx to running a large-scale dairy operation. He discusses the evolution of his farm, the value of genetics, and the impact of genomic testing on his herd's performance. Pete also offers an in-depth look into his breeding philosophy and how he has used technology and strategic partnerships to enhance productivity and profitability. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss as we explore how genetics can lead to remarkable growth and profitability.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:33 Pete's Journey into Dairy Farming
02:07 Growth and Expansion of the Dairy Business
03:19 Partnerships and Employee Contributions
05:10 Current Operations and Farm Landscape
06:09 Genetics and Breeding Strategies
09:07 Impact of Genomic Testing
15:23 Breeding Philosophy and Future Goals
27:39 Reflections and Future Plans
29:11 Conclusion 

STtalks no ar! Neste episódio, você vai conhecer a história de sucesso da produção leiteira da Fazenda Buritis, de Lagoa Prata, em Minas Gerais. Para contar tudo sobre seus resultados excepcionais obtidos com a implementação do programa genômico no gado Jersey, recebemos o criador e proprietário da Fazenda Buritis, Lucas Fonseca e o Gerente Técnico da STgenetics Brasil em Minas Gerais, Rodrigo Alves.

00:00 Introdução e Apresentação dos Convidados

00:49 História da Fazenda Buritis

01:53 Importância do Melhoramento Genético

03:25 Desafios e Estratégias na Pecuária Leiteira

06:12 Parceria com a STgenetics®

07:29 Futuro da Fazenda Buritis

13:33 Considerações Finais e Agradecimentos