Tune in with STtalks new guest Alan Kruse to learn more about how STgenetics®’ Legend™ Program can help move herds to a more profitable place through improved herd genetics. With advanced technology and genetics, the Legend™ Program has proven to not only assist herds in achieving their own unique goals but also helps STgenetics® build the reliability and families behind the families we bring out in our Holstein sire portfolio. We also cover the benefits of genomic testing, technology requirements for the program, and real-world examples of its impact on dairies.

Join us as we learn more about the 2024 MILK Business Leader in Technology Award winner, GenoSource! We sit down with Tim Rauen, GenoSource’s CEO and Part-Owner to learn about the farm and the technologies he believes are pushing GenoSource forward and helping them achieve their goals! Technology is immersed within all that GenoSource does and Tim goes into details on what is used within GenoSource’s infrastructure as well as on the genetic side of their business.

00:39 Overview of GenoSource

01:19 Production and Facilities at GenoSource

02:11 Unique Technologies at GenoSource

02:55 Early Adoption of Genomic Testing and IVF

04:14 STgenetics®' Technologies and Infrastructure

07:24 IVF Program Scale and Goals

09:14 Achievements and Future Plans

12:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

STgenetics® Farmfit® platform was on site at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and in this STtalks episode we learn about the success of the technology including the benefits it gave to the Supreme Champion Cow, Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs EX-94! We are joined by Twigs’ owner, Kevin Doeberiener and STgenetics® Canada Farmfit® lead, Ryan Corrigan to dive deeper into this great story and learn where Farmfit® could fit into a business like Queens Manor as well.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:39 Ryan's Role at STgenetics®
01:27 Kevin's Background in the Show Industry
02:11 Implementing Farmfit® at the Royal
03:53 Feedback from the Royal Show
05:15 Twig's Achievements and Farmfit® Experience
07:14 Adjusting Care Based on Farmfit® Data

Novo episódio do STtalks Brasil sobre a ferramenta genética estratégica da STgenetics, o STrategy™, que tem o Brasil como mercado líder de aplicação e resultados. Viviane Broch, Jackson Koch e Dorival Junior da STgenetics Brasil, discutem como o STrategy™ possibilita maximizar a eficiência, reduzir custos com maior lucratividade e sustentabilidade nas fazendas de leite brasileiras.

00:00 Introdução e Boas-vindas
00:19 Apresentação dos Convidados
01:18 O que é o STrategy™?
02:19 Benefícios do STrategy™ para a Pecuária Leiteira
03:42 Ferramentas e Aplicações do STrategy™
05:10 Histórias de Sucesso com o STrategy™
09:58 Implementação do STrategy™ nas Fazendas
12:57 Futuro da Genética Bovina
14:28 Como Começar com o STrategy™
15:48 Considerações Finais
19:20 Encerramento

Receive the successful recap on the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair for STgenetics in this episode of STtalks! From the Premier Sire, Delta-LAMBDA to up and coming STyle™ sires like ARCHITECT*RC or JERRY LEWIS, we dive into the importance of genetics and how Canadian dairy breeders are making their breeding decisions. Additionally, we briefly hear about the success of STgenetics health monitoring system, Farmfit® too.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:41 Lorne Briscoe's Background in the Dairy Industry
01:56 Julie Smith's Background in the Dairy Industry
03:16 Royal Winter Fair Highlights: Delta-LAMBDA's Achievements
05:15 Canadian Dairy Breeders' Genetic Preferences
07:18 Delta-LAMBDA's Impact in the Show Ring
09:40 Top Sons of Delta-LAMBDA
11:41 ALTITUDE-RED's Consistency and Success
13:46 CHIEF: A Proven STyle™ Sire
15:02 Jersey Sires' Success at the Royal
17:28 Overall Impression of STgenetics® Progeny
18:19 Exciting Future Prospects: ARCHITECT*RC and Farmfit®

23:17 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Novo episódio do STtalks Brasil com Bruno Scarpa, Gerente Técnico-Comercial da STgenetics, sobre o crescimento, diversidade e as oportunidades do mercado leiteiro na região Sudeste do Brasil. Bruno discute os desafios enfrentados pelos produtores, e destaca a importância da tecnologia na busca por produtividade e rentabilidade nas fazendas da região.

00:42 Crescimento do Mercado Leiteiro no Sudeste

02:44 Tecnologia e Produtividade nas Fazendas

06:35 Desafios e Oportunidades no Setor Leiteiro

10:47 Importância da Mensuração e Inovação

15:45 Expectativas Futuras para a Pecuária Leiteira

18:21 Conclusão e Agradecimentos

En este episodio conversamos con Rodrigo González, productor lechero con amplia experiencia en la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina. Rodrigo nos comparte los desafíos y éxitos de su establecimiento, que cuenta con cerca de 1.000 vacas. Destaca el crecimiento en la producción lechera alcanzado gracias a una cuidadosa selección genética y al uso de herramientas avanzadas, como el semen sexado Ultraplus™ y los test genómicos Vision+™. Además, enfatiza la importancia de la Eficiencia en la Conversión Alimenticia, la salud del rebaño, y cómo estas prácticas han impulsado la rentabilidad y sostenibilidad de su sistema de producción.

00:00 Introducción
00:39 Conociendo a Rodrigo González
01:40 Desafíos y Estrategias en la Producción Lechera
02:58 Avances Genéticos y Uso de Semen Sexado
04:26 Experiencia en la World Dairy Expo
05:35 Conclusión y Agradecimientos

STgenetics® newest team member, Brian Behnke, joins us to share his extensive background in the dairy industry, spanning roles from dairy farming in Southern Wisconsin to becoming a sire analyst and numerous management roles. With a fresh set of eyes, Brian discusses his goals at STgenetics®, including identifying and promoting Balanced Breeding Sires who will make profitable herd cows. Additionally, Brian discusses the success of the STyle Genetics™ at World Dairy Expo and how this could translate to the upcoming Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, along with thoughts on new sires and more!

We sit down with the breeders of Delta-LAMBDA and ALTITUDE-RED to reflect on the impact of these sires and learn more about Farnear Holsteins. Tom, Rick, Mark and Adam Simon join us to share what it was like to achieve breeding two Premier Sires of World Dairy Expo and how the philosophy that started with their dad, Joe Simon, breed the best to the best, has worked out really well for them and has built a profitable and good-looking herd of cows.

00:00 Introduction
00:49 Meet the Farnear Holsteins' Team
01:24 The Evolution of Farnear Holsteins
02:27 Building the Robot Barn
03:44 Daily Operations and Herd Management
04:45 Achievements at World Dairy Expo
06:02 Delta-LAMBDA: A Legacy in Holstein Breeding
08:04 ALTITUDE-RED: Impact on the Red and White Breed
09:55 Future STyle Prospects
11:04 Closing Thoughts and Appreciation

Novo episódio do STtalks Brasil está no ar! Diretamente da World Dairy Expo em Madison, EUA, conversamos com Rodrigo Alves, Gerente Técnico-Comercial da STgenetics Brasil de Minas Gerais. No centro da discussão está a Abordagem Integrada da STgenetics no melhoramento genético de bovinos leiteiros brasileiros, para melhorar a produtividade e sustentabilidade dos rebanhos, com uma visão do futuro da pecuária leiteira do Brasil.

00:00 Introdução e Boas-vindas

01:04 O que é Abordagem Integrada da STgenetics®

03:27 Implementação da Abordagem Integrada

05:28 Resultados e Casos de Sucesso

08:18 Desafios e Adaptação Regional

09:45 Objetivos e Planejamento Estratégico

11:22 Futuro da Pecuária Leiteira

13:01 Conclusão e Agradecimentos