STtalks

In this STtalks, Steve Jaeger of United Vision Dairy in Wisconsin and Logan Martin, STgenetics Strategic Account Manager discuss the dairy farm's management goals and how STgenetics programs and services assist in achieving them. Along with covering Vision+™ genomic testing, Chromosomal Mating®, breeding strategies and the integration of a Beef on Dairy breeding philosophy, they touch on the i...

In this STtalks, Perrin Hicks of Hicks-Jacobs Dairies in Australia joins us to discuss herd management goals, sustainability practices, and how STgenetics programs and services aid their dairy operation. Learn about the farm's background, their commitment to sustainability, and Perrin's insights into the role of genetics and the Eco$ indexes in sustainably feeding the world. Plus, hear abo...

In this STtalks, Micah Bakker and Joel Van Veldhuizen from Rock Bottom Dairy in Iowa, and Eric Zwiefelhofer with STgenetics join us to discuss their reproductive and genetic successes. They delve into the farm's reproductive programs, including their synchronization protocols, and discuss how STgenetics programs like Vision+75™ and Chromosomal Mating® aid in herd management and achieving the d...

In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Gunst, herd manager at Smith-Crest in Watertown, Wisconsin and STgenetics Farmfit® Field Specialist Doug Petzel to discuss their use of the Farmfit® animal monitoring platform. They delve into the history, implementation, and benefits of Farmfit® at Smith-Crest, focusing on enhancing care for their show cows and managing reproductive records efficiently....

STtalks next episode is live!  In this special episode of STtalks, we are joined by three industry experts - Kevin Ziemba, Tim Rauen and Brian Behnke - to review the highlights at the recently concluded 2025 World Dairy Expo. These guests delve into their experiences at the expo, discussing everything from show string management to judging competitions. They also provide an in-depth analysis of th...

Last week at the 2025 World Dairy Expo, we sat down with Tommy Araki, of STgenetics Japan. In this insightful conversation, Tommy, assisted by translator Makoto, discusses the establishment and growth of STgenetics in Japan since 2015. He highlights key market trends, the rising demand for genetic efficiency and sustainability and the future opportunities for Japanese dairy producers. Tommy also d...

En este episodio de STtalks, conversamos con Alejandro Marsiletti, distribuidor exclusivo de STgenetics en Argentina, sobre la evolución del mercado lechero en el país y el papel clave de la genética en el progreso de los productores. Alejandro destaca cómo la inversión en genética, el uso de la genómica, herramientas Chromosomal Mating®, el semen sexado Ultraplus™ y el EcoFeed® están transformand...

Last week at the 2025 World Dairy Expo and we sat down with Natalia Rodrigues, Director of Sales and Operations for STgenetics Canada. Natalia provides insightful perspectives on the unique quota system in Canada, the demographics of milk production and the current genetic trends in the dairy industry. She also delves into the rising trend of beef dairy crossbreeds and the innovative technologies...

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de STtalks en español, grabado desde el World Dairy Expo 2025! 🎙️ En esta ocasión conversamos con Mauro Vega, director general de ASCOL, una cooperativa que reúne a más de 620 ganaderos lecheros activos en el norte de España. Mauro nos cuenta sobre el trabajo de la cooperativa en control lechero y mejora genética, su colaboración con Sexing Technologies®, y cómo la...

Last week at the 2025 World Dairy Expo, we sat down with Marco Ladina. Marco shares the fascinating history of his family's pioneering role in importing livestock genetics from Canada to Italy. The conversation covers the evolution of their business and how they now distribute STgenetics semen all over Italy. Marco also discusses the advancements in genomic technology, the demand for balanced...

En esta ocasión conversamos con Oscar Bolatti, productor lechero de la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina. 🇦🇷 Oscar comparte su experiencia en la industria, destacando el trabajo en genética animal, los promedios de producción y las estrategias para mejorar la calidad y eficiencia de la producción lechera. También hablamos sobre los desafíos del crecimiento frente a la falta de tierra y cómo adaptars...

Last week at the 2025 World Dairy Expo, we sat down with Jack Hippen, STgenetics Director of U.S. Sales and Marketing, who delves into the dynamic U.S. dairy market, discussing exponential growth in genetics through genomic testing, the significant impact of gender-sorted semen and the rise of Beef on Dairy. He also highlights the key challenges new genetics companies face, the importance of probl...

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo and this time, we’re with Camillo Cannizzaro, General Manager with Inseme Itália and experienced dairy farming practitioner from Italy. In this episode, he shares his journey from private practice to his current role, his experiences with dairy farming technologies in the U.S., and the impact of these advancements back in Italy. Camillo di...

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de STtalks en español! 🎙️ En esta ocasión conversamos con Julio Antognazza, socio de la empresa representante de STgenetics en Uruguay y productor lechero. Hablamos sobre la situación actual de la producción lechera en Uruguay: las condiciones climáticas, los precios competitivos y el uso cada vez más extendido del semen sexado. Julio también comparte su perspectiv...

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo. With us is Andrew Holliday, Genetics Product Manager from Cogent, who shares his insights on the exciting journey of Cogent since becoming part of the STgenetics group. Andrew discusses the history of Cogent, their pioneering work with gender-sorted semen and beef semen in dairy farming and the evolving genetic programs in the UK. Learn a...

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo with Rafael Ribeiro, Dairy Market Manager of STgenetics Brasil. Rafael shares details about his role and the company's focus on sustainable and profitable dairy farming through integrated genetic services. Brazil's high usage of the Strategy™ dashboard tool and genomic data integration with CDCB are highlighted. He also emphasizes...

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo with Evanil Campos, General Director STgenetics Brasil, who discusses the dairy industry's complexity in Brazil, emphasizing the wide range of farm types and the challenges in harmonizing information dissemination. He highlights the growth of STgenetics in the Brazilian market since 2015, including their advancements in genomic testing...

We are continuing our STtalks at the 2025 World Dairy Expo and this time, we're sitting down with Camille Maloney, Director of STgenetics® France. Camille shares insights into the thriving dairy industry in France, current trends in dairy reproduction and the growing popularity of robotic milking systems. We also discuss the breeds prominent in French dairy farming and the shifting demands in...

Desde la World Dairy Expo 2025, conversamos con Norberto Olocco, médico veterinario de Córdoba 🇦🇷, quien asesora tanto a establecimientos lecheros como a establecimientos de producción de carne. En este episodio, Norberto comparte cómo la tecnología y la genética están transformando la lechería argentina. Productores que buscaban dar un paso más en su producción encontraron en STgenetics® no solo...

Diretamente da World Dairy Expo, em Madison (EUA), conversamos com Viviane Broch, Gerente Comercial da STgenetics Brasil no Paraná. Viviane compartilhou sua trajetória na empresa, ressaltou como a Abordagem Integrada tem contribuído para os avanços genéticos nas fazendas brasileiras e destacou o impacto desse processo em seu próprio desenvolvimento profissional. Ela também comentou sobre a recente...

We are continuing our STtalks in the barns at the 2025 World Dairy Expo visiting with exhibitors who are utilizing STgenetics Farmfit® health monitoring system! In this episode, Kennedy Liddle of Liddleholme Holstein in New York shares their experience of utilizing the Farmfit® animal monitoring platform for health updates. Kennedy explains how their small herd benefits from using boluses to track...

We are continuing our STtalks in the barns at the 2025 World Dairy Expo visiting with exhibitors who are utilizing STgenetics Farmfit® health monitoring system! In this episode, we chat with with Ryan Ferris of Summit Cattle Company and Farmfit® Field Specialist Doug Petzel, as they discuss the significant impact of Farmfit® technology in monitoring and managing cattle health and reproductive cycl...

We are continuing our STtalks in the barns at the 2025 World Dairy Expo visiting with exhibitors who are utilizing STgenetics Farmfit® health monitoring system! We sit down with Nic Sauder of River Valley Farm and Farmfit® Field Specialist Doug Petzel, who discuss the benefits of Farmfit® on show cattle, highlighting features such as health tracking, rumination and water consumption monitoring. Ni...

Straight from the 2025 World Dairy Expo, we sit down with Brooke Carey from Plum-Line Holsteins in Pennsylvania to talk about how she manages elite animals with a focus on individual care. Brooke shares how STgenetics®’ Farmfit® technology is transforming health monitoring both at home and in the show string. She highlights how Farmfit® assists with early illness detection and improving overall fa...

Straight from the 2025 World Dairy Expo, we sit down with Lisa Benkhe, Communications Manager of WDE, to talk about the importance of the Expo as a global hub for innovation, networking, and knowledge sharing in the dairy industry. She also reflects on the remarkable journey of Juan F. Moreno, whose leadership and vision have shaped the dairy sector in the U.S. and worldwide — an inspiring story t...