We are in the barns at World Dairy Expo visiting with exhibitors who are utilizing STgenetics® Farmfit® health monitoring system! In this STtalks we visit with Austin Schwartzbeck of Peace & Plenty Farm and learn what benefits his farm has seen so far and where he sees Farmfit fitting into their operation back home.

In this STtalks discussion we sit down with a group of young dairy professionals who together with three other team members made history by being members of the first team from the United States to attend the European Young Breeders School. These three young professionals share about their experience and how this international scope has influenced their view of the dairy industry.

00:00 Introduction 
01:10 Meet the USA Team
02:21 Formation of Team USA
04:01 Courses and Learning at EYBS
06:52 Competition and Team Dynamics
09:18 Biggest Takeaways from EYBS
11:40 International Dairy Industry Insights

World Dairy Expo week is here and in this STtalks episode you can learn all about STgenetics® involvement and anticipation for the event! Amber Dammen Buol and Jake Dueppengiesser join us to share more about the comradery and events taking place like STgenetics® booth location, the popular barn walk, international farm tours, and live demonstrations of the Farmfit® platform.

00:00 Introduction 
00:31 STgenetics® at World Dairy Expo
02:08 Exciting Activities and Tours
02:58 Farmfit® Platform Showcase
04:22 Technical Insights on Farmfit®
05:17 Cattle Shows and Genetic Highlights
09:31 Anticipation for World Dairy Expo
10:34 Conclusion and Farewell

World Dairy Expo is only a few days away and soon International dairy enthusiasts will be making their way to Madison, Wisconsin to experience all that the global dairy meeting place has to offer! Alfredo Castro, STgenetics® Director of Latin America and South Asia Sales, joins us to share his own experience when it comes to World Dairy Expo, how STgenetics® is adding to this and gives some advice to make the most of your time in the US.

00:00 Introduction

00:46 Importance of World Dairy Expo

01:34 Benefits for International Guests

02:27 Touring the U.S. and Networking

04:43 Upcoming Tours and Events

06:59 Impact of Seeing Technology Firsthand

09:47 Advice for Hosts and Guests

12:46 Conclusion

Join us in our next STtalks as learn more about STgenetics® STrategy™ platform from Sara Westberry and Viviane Broch. The discussion covers the platform's features, including how Vision+™ genomic testing and Chromosomal Mating® are integrated and the added benefit of sustainability tracking. We also highlight how the platform integrates various tools to maximize dairy farm profitability and sustainability, alongside future developments and success stories from Brazil.

00:00 Introduction
01:30 Overview of STgenetics STrategy
02:46 Detailed Features of the STrategy Platform
05:18 Recent Updates and New Features
08:06 STrategy in Brazil
12:33 Future Developments and Conclusion

In this STtalks episode we break down the new release Holstein sires STgenetics® put out to the market following the August 2024 Genetic Evaluations. Highlighting bulls like RIPCORD, JET FUEL, YAHTZEE and more, Logan Voigts introduces a diverse and deep group of bulls who bring a lot of unique genetic offerings to the breeding table. Additionally, we discuss the benefit of Ultraplus High Purity™ as well as STgenetics® Eco$ Index for impactful change in the next generation.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:29 Top New Holstein Bulls

04:00 Eco$ Index Explained

07:04 High Purity™ Technology

10:14 Unrestricted Bulls and Their Impact

20:33 Legends Program Highlights

22:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join us in our next STtalks as we gain insight and firsthand experience of STgenetics® STamina™ program. We learn about the growth of this program and how this has led to proven results but also explores varying degrees of genetic breeding and the use of Ultraplus High Purity™. In this STtalks you can hear how the STamina™ breeding strategy has created a profitable, consistent and efficient herd of cows.

00:00 Introduction

00:49 Joshua Wright's Journey in the Dairy Industry

02:24 The Start of the STamina Program

04:27 Benefits and Performance of STamina Cows

08:53 Creating Consistent Genetics

14:10 Proven STamina Sires and Their Impact

23:59 The Role of Technology in STamina

27:04 Final Thoughts and Future of STamina

29:43 Conclusion

Join us in our next STtalks as we dive into the tools and technology STgenetics® has created to breed the cow of the future! Within this topic, Jocelyn Johnson tells us more about the recent updates on our bull pages and their impact on the future of our herds. With easy and impactful genetic selection, we learn how simple it can be to move your herd forward towards a more productive herd for the success of your future!

In this STtalks episode, we get an update on STgenetics® Terminal Feeder Index for the Beef on Dairy system, $ST. Additionally we get the latest insight to the beef market, the expectation of buyers and feeders and the reliability and reassurance STgenetics® Beef Add On™ program is able to provide.

00:00 Introduction

00:32 Current State of the Beef Market

01:46 Benefits of Male Calves in Beef Production

02:33 Understanding the $ST Index

03:09 Data Collection and Reliability

05:55 Feed Efficiency and Market Expectations

09:00 Genetic and Profit Value of High $ST Sires

10:44 Selecting Bulls for Breeding

11:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join us in our next STtalks as we learn about the robotic dairy system and its place in the dairy market today. Joining us in this discussion is Francisco Rodriguez, a dairy robot expert who has a deep passion for genetics and cow comfort. Throughout the conversation, we discuss the growth of this market, what part genetics plays in the success of a robotic system, and how we can always bring our goals back to the cows and the people on the farm. We cover a lot of ground in this exciting STtalks!

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Francisco's History

02:53 Journey into Robotic Dairy Systems

04:54 Achievements in Dairy Genetics

10:15 Robotic Dairy Systems Overview

15:17 Global Adoption and Future of Robotics

18:43 Key Success Factors for Robotic Systems

21:45 Genetics for an Ideal Robotic Cows

30:52 Considerations for Implementing Robotics

37:32 Final Thoughts and Advice