STtalks
By STgenetics
These STtalks episodes will provide you with the latest information on all the technology, programs, genetics, events and more that STgenetics has to offer. Many episodes will feature industry discussions with multiple members of our team, bringing light to topics we know our producers are interested in.
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STtalksJan 28, 2022
STtalks #155 - Genetic Progress with Four Cubs Farm
In our next STtalks episode we learn about the genetic progress and focus of Four Cubs Farm. The Peterson family had a barn fire in 2017 and had to rebuild what their farm looked like, with a focus on genetics they have been able to make great strides in their herds longevity and profitability. To share about this feat, we sit down with Nathan Brandt of Four Cubs Farm and two of STgenetics® team members, Trent Miller and Eric Zwiefelhofer.
STtalks #154 - Les Nouvelles Indexations d'Avril 2024 en France
STgenetics France vous invite à découvrir les nouvelles indexations d’avril 2024. Gildas Bourgoin & Anthony David nous présenteront plusieurs nouvelles vedettes et aborderont plusieurs sujets d’actualité : semence sexée, génétique polled et génétique italienne.
STtalks #153 - Happy Earth Day
As we celebrate Earth Day, take a listen to our next STtalks with STgen™’s CEO & Founder, Juan F Moreno. STgen™ knows we have a large responsibility to our world to be more sustainable, we believe we must leave a better world for our next generation and with technology and research like that put into STgenetics® EcoFeed® program, we believe we can do just that!
STtalks #152 - DELTA’s Industry Influence
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we discuss the immense impact of the late Mr Mogul DELTA. Joining us is Dan Carroll and Tim Rauen, two key members of STgenetics® Genetic Development Team, who share about DELTA’s incredible influence, not only through his genetic bearing but also through the technology and processes he proved worked to dairy producers across the globe.
STtalks #151 - Eco$: When Sustainability Meets Productivity
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we learn about STgenetics® latest release, Eco$, the industry’s next level of sustainability index, creating simplicity for dairy farmers to make logical genetic decisions, creating a more productive and sustainable herd.
STtalks #150 - Canadian April 2024 Genetic Evaluation
In the latest episode of STtalks, we discuss the Canadian highlights of the April 2024 Genetic Evaluations with Mike Barnum & Ryan Corrigan, STgenetics® Canada Sales Managers.
STtalks #149 - Droit devant! Suite aux évaluations génétiques canadiennes d'Avril 2024
Suite aux évaluations génétiques canadiennes d'Avril 2024.
Nous discutons de la publication des évaluations génétiques au Canada avec Stéphanie Lambert & Dominique Gosselin, représentants des ventes au Québec.
STtalks #148 - Colored Breeds April 2024 Genetic Evaluation
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the successful April 2024 Colored Breeds Genetic Evaluation for STgenetics®. With the addition of some great data, the depth of the Colored Breed lineup continues to impressively grow and mature. We discuss the diversity of this group along with the addition of a few new sires and more!
STtalks #147 - STgenetics® April 2024 Genetic Evaluation
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the excellent April 2024 Genetic Evaluation for STgenetics®. With the release of the Eco$ index along with the success of the reigning sire, CAPTAIN, we discuss all things Proven sires, pedigrees, exciting new sires who have been released and more.
STtalks #146 - Ayrshire Special with/avec Julie Cossette, Mario Lacerte & Julie MacFarlane
A bilingual STtalks about the STgenetics Ayrshire Program - Un spécial STtalks bilingue à propos du programme Ayrshire de STgenetics
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Le programme Ayrshire de STgenetics est HOT, HOT, HOT! Dans cet épisode de STtalks, nous avons le plaisir de discuter avec Julie Cossette & Mario Lacerte de la ferme Marilie et avec Julie MacFarlane, représentante des ventes pour l’Ouest du Québec, à propos des taureaux MOLIÈRE, MOLOSS et CHECKMATE.
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The STgenetics Ayrshire program is HOT, HOT, HOT! In this episode of STtalks, we have the privilege of interviewing JulieCossette & Mario Lacerte of Marilie Farm and Julie MacFarlane, Western Quebec sales representative of MOLIÈRE, MOLOSS and CHECKMATE Bulls.
STtalks #145 - Novo Robotic Cow Index (RCI) com Viviane Broch
Está no ar, mais um STtalks especial para o Brasil! Neste episódio, conversamos sobre o novo índice de Ordenha Robotizada da STgenetics, o Robotic Cow Index (RCI).
Viviane Broch, Gerente de Serviços Genéticos e Genômicos da STgenetics Brasil, explica-nos sobre as características genéticas da vaca ideal para o robô, a base dos dados do RCI e sua aplicação prática nas fazendas com Ordenha Robotizada.
STtalks #144 - Balanced Breeding Sires with Dan Carroll
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we chat about the philosophy and strategy behind the creation and marketing of STgenetics® Balanced Breeding Sires with STgenetics® Dairy Program Coordinator, Dan Carroll.
STtalks #143 - More Eggs for Easter!
Hear a new Easter STory from STgenetics® in this STtalks episode! With help from STgenetics®, the Easter Bunny and his CEO, the Cow Egg Officer, were able to save the Easter fun!
STtalks #142 - STgenetics® Robotic Cow Index with John Andersen
Join us in our next STtalks episode as John Andersen of STgenetics® and Winstar Genetics joins us to discuss the benefits of STgenetics® Robotic Cow Index and how it can be best utilized in today’s robotic milking herds.
STtalks #141 - No Human is an Island
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we sit down with Don Johnston to learn about what inspired him to create Dairy Cares 4 SD&G in Canada. Dairy Cares 4 SD&G uses its roots in the agricultural community to raise funds for their local hospitals.
STtalks #140 - Importance of Heifer Inventory Management with Ben Voelz & Eric Zwiefelhofer
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we discuss successful Heifer Inventory management plans and what the industry is currently experiencing with replacement heifers and higher lactation cows. With us to dissect the topic is STgenetics® Technical Service Team Members, Ben Voelz and Eric Zwiefelhofer, who share their expertise and insight into creating the right kind of heifer for your herd.
STtalks #139 - Compass Dairy: STgenetics® Canada’s 2023 Top Contributor Herd
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we sit down with the owners of Compass Dairy, STgenetics® Canada’s 2023 Top Contributor Herd for their first ever Genomic Awards. Joining Ben and Heidi Debeer is STgenetics® Canada Area Sales Manager Sarah MacDonell and STgenetics® Canada Genetic Advisor, Dwayne Hartle and together they discuss the growth and vision of Compass Dairy.
STtalks #138 - O Sucesso da Genômica na Fazenda Mariana
Está no ar, mais um episódio do STtalks no Brasil! Nesta oportunidade, conversamos com Adriano Kiers, proprietário da Fazenda Mariana, em Ponta Grossa - PR e Paulo Kessler, proprietário da Macrogen, distribuidora da STgenetics Brasil no PR e SC, sobre a história, a estratégia e o sucesso da genômica na Fazenda Mariana, que atualmente é referência global em genética.
STtalks #137 - Women of Science at STgen™ with Clara Gonzalez and Jodi Berndtson
Let’s celebrate the brilliant women in our industry this International Women’s Day! In this STtalks episode we sit down with two of STgenetics® Women of Science to discuss their roles, backgrounds, perception of the agricultural industry for women and to get some professional advice as well. Join us as we chat with Clara Gonzalez, Manager of Male Reproduction Research for STgenetics®, and Jodi Berndtson, Reproductive R&D Specialist for AcuFast™.
STtalks #136 - The STamina™️ Outlook with Kevin Ziemba and Mitch Hockett
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we get the latest outlook on STgenetics® STamina™ program! Kevin Ziemba and Mitch Hockett come on to tell us about the latest findings with the next population group, what the true breeding strategy is, the technology behind the program and how STgenetics® envisions STamina™ evolving for the future.
STtalks #135 - STgenetics® Genetic Tool: STrategy™ with Sara Westberry
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we re-visit STgenetics® genetic tool STrategy™, a platform designed to assist dairy breeders take their herd to the next level and achieve their own unique breeding goals. With us to discuss STrategy™ is STgenetic’s Genetic Service Leader, Sara Westberry.
STtalks #134 - JOHNBOY - le #1 IPV au Canada, avec Louis-Philip Dionne et Gabriel Marois
En décembre dernier, le taureau JONHBOY est devenu le nouveau #1 pour le IPV au Canada. JOHNBOY s’est approprié ce titre lors de sa première épreuve officielle sur progéniture. JOHNBOY a confirmé ses promesses génomiques en engendrant des filles balancées et complètes produisant de forts composants.
Louis-Philip Dionne & Gabriel Marois représentant aux ventes chez STgenetics Canada ont recommandé avec confiance JONHBOY depuis ses débuts. Ils vous dressent un portrait complet de cette super vedette en parlant de; sa famille, ses indices, ses filles et de son profil individuel.
JONHBOY, un taureau à ne pas manquer, comme ce podcast!
STtalks #133 - All-American Influence within STgenetics® with Tim Rauen and Ryan Corrigan
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we chat about the recent excitement of the All-American announcements and how these results influence the maternal lines of an influential group of STyle Genetics Sires at STgenetics!
STtalks #132 - A Valentine's STory from STgenetics®
Hear a new Valentine's STory from STgenetics® in this STtalks episode! Featuring two of our favorite individuals, Caught Your Eye and Delta-LAMBDA!
STtalks #131 - STgenetics® Introduces the Donor Output Index
with Sara W. and Gabriela C.
STtalks #130 - STgenetics Introduces Equine Gender-Sorted Semen
STtalks #129 - Swiss Expo, Distributors & Europe with Louis Prange
STtalks #128 - STgenetics® Dairy Youth Support
STtalks #127 - International Dairy Week with Paul Douglas
STtalks #126 - Rewarding Genomic Testing: The new standard in the cattle industry
In the latest episode of STtalks we sit down with Natalia Rodrigues, STgenetics-Canada Director of Sales and Operations and Evanil Campos, STgenetics-Brazil General Manager, to discuss the start of STgenetics Genomic Awards which took place first in Brazil and then in Canada. Within this episode we cover the value of genomic testing, how it can accelerate genetic progress and why this first of its kind celebration is important to STgenetics.
STtalks #125 - Oakridge Dairy with STgenetics®
In the latest episode of STtalks we visit with David Moser of Oakridge Dairy and their STgenetics Strategic Account Manager, Cassie Chittenden, to discuss the farm's genetic growth, goals and future. Oakridge Dairy is the largest dairy farm in New England who is committed to providing a healthy, safe and wholesome environment for their herd and connecting with their local community by delivering high quality milk from their farm to the doorsteps of their community through a home delivery service. From their sustainability efforts and more, we learn a lot about Oakridge Dairy and the partnership STgenetics has fostered with their farm.
STtalks #124 - Lançamento do Vision+50™ no Brasil com Rafael Ribeiro
Estreando o primeiro episódio do STtalks no Brasil, nós conversamos com Rafael Ribeiro, Gerente da Linha Leite da STgenetics Brasil, sobre a evolução da genômica nacional e o lançamento do Vision+50™, o mais novo pacote de teste genômico da STgenetics, sua aplicação em diferentes sistemas de produção, características e marcadores inclusos, raças e muito mais.
STtalks #123 - The Latest Genetic Changes with David Kendall
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the genetic changes we saw during the December 2023 Genetic Evaluations, most notably with JUI and JPI in the Jersey Breed. David Kendall, STgenetics Director of Genetic Advancement joined us to share his thoughts on these new changes as well as the correlation between DPR and CCR.
STtalks #122 - Javier y Alejandro Marsiletti de Produgenes, Distribuidor de STgenetics® en Argentina
En el episodio más reciente de STtalks, tuvimos el placer de conversar con Javier y Alejandro Marsiletti, los hermanos a cargo de la distribución de STgenetics en Argentina a través de Produgenes. En esta charla, exploramos su mercado, el crecimiento de la empresa y cómo están mejorando el servicio a sus clientes mediante los productos y programas que ofrece STgenetics.
STtalks #121 - A Holiday Message from STgenetics®
STtalks #120 - La Vache Fonctionnelle en 2023 avec Bruno Jubinville
Bruno Jubinville est l’une des personnes qui a analysé le plus de vaches et visité le plus de fermes au pays. Il est reconnu à travers le monde comme l’une des sommités au niveau de la classification pour les races laitières.
Découvrez le parcours non conventionnel d’un homme rempli d’humilité et dévoué aux producteurs laitiers canadiens. Il nous parle de l'évolution accélérée de la race, de la génomique, de la vache fonctionnelle et de l'équipe qui l’entoure. Une rencontre unique avec un homme d’exception!
STtalks #119 - Importance of Mental Health with Rural Minds
In this STtalks episode, we discuss the topic of mental health in rural communities with Jeff Winton, CEO & Founder of Rural Minds. This non-profit organization works to provide the right resources needed in rural communities to assist those who are seeking help. With the Holiday Season upon us and while we are in the midst of our winter season, it was important to us to visit on the topic of mental health.
STtalks #118 - Dairy Cares of WI with Jim Ostrom
In this STtalks episode, we visit with Jim Ostrom of Dairy Cares of Wisconsin to learn more about this foundation and how it has helped children across the region. With the Holiday Season upon us, STgenetics wanted to feature a foundation that has done a lot of good. With the backing of many in the dairy industry, Dairy Cares of Wisconsin has done just that!
STtalks #117 - Chiffres et profitabilité vont de pair à la Ferme Novum. Avec Armand Lavoie
Armand Lavoie, co-propriétaire de la Ferme Novum de Peace River au nord de l’Alberta au Canada est un gestionnaire aguerri. Armand est au fait de tous les chiffres concernant l’entreprise familiale et particulièrement ceux qui concernent la génétique. Découvrez comment l’entreprise a réalisé des gains importants traduisant concrètement indices génétiques, performances et profitabilité.
La ferme a utilisé tous les outils à leur disposition dont les tests génomiques, la transplantation embryonnaire et la semence sexée pour arriver à se hisser dans le TOP 1% national pour l’indice IPV. Cet accomplissement s’est traduit par une réduction importante du nombre de bêtes nécessaires pour produire le même lait. UNIMOG est issu de cette stratégie gagnante.
Voyez comment les outils et les ressources STgenetics ont contribué à ce succès.
STtalks #116 - Novum a Top 1% LPI Index Herd with Armand Lavoie
A new episode of STtalks is live! 🎙 In this STtalks episode, we visit with Armand Lavoie, co-owner of Ferme Novum, a 400 head dairy farm in one of the most northern parts of Alberta, Canada. We discuss how the location of Ferme Novum creates challenges and opportunities and how technologies like genomic testing, embryo transfer and gender-sorted semen have elevated his herds genetics. These genetic investments also led to the creation of the balanced sire, UNIMOG.
STtalks #115 - Colored Breeds December 2023 Genetic Evaluation
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the successful December 2023 Colored Breeds Genetic Evaluation for STgenetics®. With the changes we saw in JPI, JUI and more, we discuss how these modifications affected STgenetics® Jersey and Brown Swiss sire lineups as well as explored the numerous new releases we have after this exciting proof run!
STtalks #114 - Robotic Cow Index with Joseph Deeb
A new episode of STtalks is live! 🎙 In this STtalks episode, we visit with Joseph Deeb ST Genetics Technical Director of Genetics and Genomics to discuss the newest exciting development from his team, the Robotic Cow Index.
STtalks #113 - STgenetics® December 2023 Genetic Evaluation
In the latest episode of STtalks we discuss the phenomenal December 2023 Genetic Evaluation for STgenetics®. With 4 of the top 5 sires on the Top 100 International TPI Bulls list, we discuss each one of these individuals as well as the influence of CHARL throughout the globe and the exciting lineup we have coming up in ranks as well.
STtalks #112 - The Vision of STgen’s COO Gregg Bevier
In the latest episode of STtalks we sit down with STgen™ COO, Gregg Bevier, to discuss the vision of STgen™, how his diverse background brings a different perspective to the company, how he sees the agricultural industry evolving and where STgen™ fits within that evolution.
STtalks #111 - STyle Genetics™ Fall Show Report
In the latest episode of STtalks we get a recap of the successful fall show season for STgenetics® STyle Genetics™ Program from Kevin Ziemba and Ryan Corrigan. With two Premier Sires and a lineup of winning progeny, we discuss a handful of Proven STyle™ Sires as well as new bulls yet to come for this exciting program!
STtalks #110 - Dominic Fortier un Regard Transparent Sur La Génétique D’aujourd’hui!
Un épisode remplit d’informations pertinentes pour tous les troupeaux laitiers. Écoutez Dominic Fortier, conseiller aux ventes chez STgenetics Canada donner son opinion sur les tests génomiques, sur les filles de CAPTAIN, sur les filles de CHARL et sur les résultats des expositions de Toronto & Madison.
Dominic Fortier est une personnalité bien connue du monde de l'élevage et un juge émérite. Son avis est respecté à travers le monde. Sa franchise, son honnêteté et son applomb succitera bien des réflexions. Un balado à ne pas manquer!
STtalks #109 - Bright Future of the Global Dairy Industry
Join us in our next STtalks episode as STgenetics® sits down with three soon to be college graduates from three different countries to discuss the future of the dairy industry, the challenges they foresee and how they see companies like STgenetics helping them achieve their goals.
STtalks #108 - Oakfield Corners Dairy Success with Jonathan & Alicia Lamb
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we chat with Jonathan and Alicia Lamb of Oakfield Corners Dairy about the success of their farm, touching on some of their breeding and management philosophies along with visiting about some of the bulls they have sent into STgenetics Holstein sire lineup.
STtalks #107 - Milk Hedging with Pat Carroll of GenoSource and Mike Merucci of RCM Ag Services
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we discuss the interesting topic of milk hedging with Pat Carroll, an owner of GenoSource, and Mike Merucci, the head of the Dairy Division at RCM Ag Services. We break down why this risk management tool is beneficial to dairy farmers and how a plan can be started and sustained.
STtalks #106 - Visit with Strefa Genetyki from Poland
Join us in our next STtalks episode as we have a quick chat with Michael Musial and Marvin Tykwinski of Strefa Genetyki to discuss about their partnership with STgenetics, the Polish dairy market and more.