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

We visit Wolf Dairy in Bankston, Iowa, to discuss the impact of STgenetics® FarmFit® platform with Ted Wolf and Doug Petzel of the STgenetics® FarmFit® team. Ted shares his initial motivations for adopting FarmFit® into his milking herd. The conversation then delves into the practical benefits of FarmFit®, including improved heat detection, health monitoring, and reduced labor through this cutting-edge technology. Ted also highlights the increased confidence in breeding decisions and communication enhancements among the farm team in this dynamic conversation!

00:00 Introduction to STtalks at Wolf Dairy

00:36 Meet Ted Wolf and the Wolf Dairy Team

01:05 Discovering and Implementing Farmfit®

02:02 Using Farmfit® for Heat Detection

03:12 Health Monitoring with Farmfit®

04:47 Farmfit® Installation and Coverage

05:45 Daily Use and Benefits of Farmfit®

10:51 Future Goals and Potential of Farmfit®

11:31 Conclusion and Farewell

Join us as we sit down with Full Circle Dairy of Lee, Florida to learn about their remarkable growth through strategic genetic strategies and their innovative herd management. Greg Watts, Eric Diepersloot and Phillip Watts join us to share about their genetic journey as well as their current expansion plans. Full Circle Dairy has utilized STgenetics® Legend™ Program to boost their genetic growth and through a deliberate mating plan have been able to achieve 150 NM$ interval jumps over the past three years. This growth is not only shown within the consistency and quality of their herd but through their production and reproduction milestones as well. With plans to expand from their internal genetics only, Full Circle Dairy has quite the story and goals to share on this STtalks episode!

00:00 Introduction to Full Circle Dairy
00:40 Meet the Team: Roles and Responsibilities
01:46 Current Operations and Growth Plans
03:06 Challenges and Adaptations
03:34 Partnership with STgenetics®
05:37 Transition to Gender Sorted Semen
06:38 Nutritional Adjustments for Better Conception Rates
11:27 Genomic Testing and the Legend™ Program
20:07 Breeding Strategies and Expansion
30:32 Future Goals and Reflections
34:30 Conclusion and Farewell

In the second part of the STgenetics® Chromosomal Mating® discussion we dive into the updates and utilization of the program. We cover new features, enhanced precision, and how the program seamlessly integrates with STgenetics® broader STrategy™ platform. The discussion continues to expand on genomic testing, the use of various gender-sorted semen types, female and bull selection tools, and how all these elements contribute to the profitability and sustainability of dairy herds.

00:00 Introduction to STtalks and Chromosomal Mating®
00:31 New Features in Chromosomal Mating®
01:56 Optimizing Herd Genetics
05:50 Advancements and Changes in Chromosomal Mating®
08:10 Benefits and Advice for Dairymen
14:43 Key Genetic Traits and Future of Mating Programs
17:31 Conclusion and Integrated Approach

Australia’s International Dairy Week (IDW) is an internationally important event for STgenetics® Australia, and in this STtalks episode we learn about the success of IDW for STgenetics® Australia as well as hear an inspiring story from one of their own, Fiona Hanks. Giving back to an industry that gave you so much is a common theme Fiona shares with us after she was the recipient of the Bette Hall Award at IDW which is an award to honor women who make an immense impact in the Australian Dairy Industry.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:55 Fiona Hanks' Background and Role
02:04 Marketing and Youth Initiatives
04:45 International Dairy Week Highlights
08:41 Personal Reflections and Industry Impact
12:48 Bette Hall Award Experience
18:29 Advice for the Next Generation
20:34 Conclusion