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

Join us in our next STtalks as we break down the U.S. Genetic System and learn more about the data that is collected to create the Sire Summaries we utilize to make the most insightful breeding decisions for our dairy operations. Kevin Ziemba and Tim Rauen join us in this STtalks to lend their expertise and share their own opinions when it comes to using traits and indices and how as dairy producers you can add to the reliability of this data.

Écoutez le nouvel épisode de STtalks en français qui présente l’Approche Intégrée de STgenetics Canada à la Ferme La Seigneurie, St-Camille, QC. La famille Laroche a continuellement fait preuve d’audace en étant à l’avant garde des nouvelles technologies. Alexandre Laroche nous explique l'évolution du troupeau appuyée par les outils STgenetics au fil des ans.

00:00 Introduction et Présentation de l'Invité

01:05 Adoption de la Génomique à la Ferme

02:46 Stratégies de Sélection et Utilisation de la Semence Sexée

05:31 Optimisation de la Production et Rentabilité

07:02 Futurs Outils et Innovations à la Ferme

11:28 Conclusion et Remerciements

Join us in our next STtalks as we learn more about the slick gene and how identifying this allele can benefit not only the cattle in heat stress environments but the dairy breed as a whole. We dive into production, reproduction and the multiplication of the slick gene with David Kendall, STgenetics® Director of Genetic Development within this exciting STtalks!

Après la publication des Évaluations Génétiques du mois d'août 2024 par @‌Lactanet, STgenetics Canada présente sa nouvelle liste de taureaux. Alex Chabot & Louis-Philip Dionne discutent des nouveaux taureaux éprouvés, des nouveaux ajouts génomiques et de l'offre Eco$.

00:00 Introduction et Présentation des Invités

00:25 Territoires de Travail des Invités

00:56 Épreuves et Réalisations de STgenetics Canada

02:11 Analyse des Taureaux Éprouvés

03:08 Nouveaux Taureaux Éprouvés

04:44 Focus sur les Taureaux Génomiques

05:04 Détails sur les Taureaux Bigwig et Brigade

10:46 Évaluation des Taureaux Leyser-PP et Hoa-P

14:43 Impact des Taureaux sur les Programmes STgenetics

20:13 Conclusion et Remerciements

STgenetics® Ohio Heifer Center has been utilizing the Farmfit® platform for just over seven years and in that amount of time as calf care, communication and organization has improved tremendously! With us is Dr. Randy Bond and Hannah Jackson to share their experience with the Farmfit® technology, sharing how it has changed their day-to-day work responsibilities, improved their calf groups and overall benefited their milking herd.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
02:33 Origins of Farmfit®
04:19 Current Implementation at Ohio Heifer Center
06:04 Initial Benefits and Ongoing Advantages
09:09 Health Protocols and Early Intervention
13:56 Daily Operations and Data Utilization
19:42 Benefits of Farmfit® Technology
25:44 Conclusion and Future of Farmfit®

Está no ar, mais um episódio do STtalks no Brasil! Conversamos com Edson Kurtz, o Kako, Gerente Técnico-Comercial da STgenetics Brasil, especialmente sobre o mercado do leite no Rio Grande do Sul. Desde a demanda por tecnificação até o desenvolvimento da produção, Edson nos conta como a Abordagem Integrada da STgenetics tem gerado resultados para os produtores de leite gaúchos.

Following the August 2024 Genetic Summary by @‌Lactanet, we dive into the STgenetics® Canada line up in this STtalks episode. Mike Barnum & Ryan Corrigan discuss the new sires, the highlights for the proven sires and the Eco$ offering.