The Select Sires Podcast brings the latest topics from the largest global A.I. cooperative. Listen in as we discuss sires, genetic programs, breeding practices and much more.
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The Golden Age with Showcase
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This year's World Dairy Expo truly defined the Golden Age of the dairy industry. Tune into Part 1 as Kevin Jorgensen, senior Holstein sire analyst, joins Ethan Haywood to recap show results from the 2024 World Dairy Expo. They talk about banner-winning pedigrees, the importance of maternal lines, Showcase sires and future opportunities for success …
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The Golden Age with Showbox Sires
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Tim Abbott, co-owner of Showbox Sires, joins Ethan Haywood in Part 2 of the World Dairy Expo recap episodes. Bull dams and sisters of Showbox Sires’ genetics hit the colored shavings and took home awards during the 2024 World Dairy Expo. Tim talks about new additions to the Showbox lineup as well as the continued success of their partnership with S…
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Recognizing National Farm Safety Week
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Ashton King from Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance emphasizes the importance of farm safety and how being proactive can influence insurance claims. Join Host Ethan Haywood as he engages Ashton in a discussion to establish safety protocols with farm employees. In the second segment, Melissa Nelson of Hungry Canyon will join Ethan to share how she advoc…
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Lew-Max LLC Leverages HHP$®
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Ethan Haywood, host of The Select Sires Podcast and genetic specialist at Select Sires Inc, talks with Michigan dairy, Lew-Max LLC, about herd goals, longevity and the Herd Health Profit Dollars® (HHP$®) index. In this episode, Ethan is joined by Aaron Gasper, owner of Lew-Max LLC, and Malissa Reed, genetic consultant at CentralStar Cooperative, as…
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Ep. 14: The George Miller Scholarship
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The George Miller Scholarship is a new initiative by Select Sires to pay tribute to a man who advanced the dairy industry by leaps and bounds in his lifetime, and called Select Sires home along the way. George Miller passed away in early 2021 at the age of 94, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. Jeff Ziegler, vice president…
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Ep. 13: Lameness Traits - Underused and Underestimated
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Select Sires Inc. Vice President of Genetic Programs Chuck Sattler joins hosts Leslie Maurice and Joel Penhorwood to discuss the complex topic of lameness in dairy cattle. While management plays a major role, more and more opportunities to make an impact on lameness are being made available through genetics. In this podcast, Chuck explains why atte…
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Ep. 12: Farmer-Owners Connecting With Consumers During June Dairy Month
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Allison Ryan of MVP Dairy discusses her unique perspective as she helps educate consumers on production dairy through their Dairy Learning Center. Hosts Leslie Maurice and Joel Penhorwood talk with her about the growing gap between producer and consumer, how dairy farmers are meeting those conversations, and also how the hot topic of sustainability…
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Ep. 11: Bovine Genetics - Bridging Borders and Feeding the World
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We talk the global reach of Select Sires and get insight on the impact of genetics and cattle around the world with Rebekah Mast, genetic director of World Wide Sires, and Joel Mergler, director of global talent development for Select Sires Inc. Their experience highlights the different genetic needs from country to country, the quest to educate an…
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Ep. 10: Elite Genetics Key In Great Management At Red Top Jerseys
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Join Select Sires’ Leslie Maurice and Herby Lutz as they talk with Chris Terra, manager of Red Top Jerseys, a 5,700-cow dairy in California. Chris explains how genetics have played a constant role in the herd’s growth and profit strategy. He covers management mindset and decisions, the evolution of genetic selection and trait emphasis, their recent…
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Ep. 9: Beef Embryos As A New Strategy For Dairy Farmers
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In this episode, listen as Chris Sigurdson and Brandon Thesing explore new strategies and diversification options. They provide an overview of Simplot SimVitro’s HerdFlex beef embryos and share about market advantages of straight-bred beef calves. From conception rates to feed conversion and considerations for technician service, Chris and Brandon …
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Ep. 8: Taking Aim At Genetic Investment
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Listen firsthand as Arizona Dairy Company’s Justin Stewart talks about the herd’s genetic evolution and what metrics pushed them to emphasize sire selection. He also provides an overview of their genomic testing and IVF programs as well as their involvement in NxGEN®. Lyle Kruse, vice president of U.S. market development for Select Sires Inc., guid…
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Ep. 7: Equip Her with Profitable Genetics
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How do dairy producers make sure they are focusing on the right traits and indexes to achieve healthier, longer-living cows? In this throwback to our Q&A series, host Dr. Bo Harstine, director of research at Select Sires Inc., is joined by Chuck Sattler, vice president of genetic programs, and Dr. Dan Weigel, director of outcomes research at Zoetis…
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Ep. 6: Behind the Scenes of Sire Care
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At Select Sires, we pride ourselves not only on the elite genetics offered by our sires, but the elite care bulls receive throughout their lives. From calf wellness to production quality to veterinary health, we talk about all facets of sire care in this roundtable discussion with those behind the scenes at Select Sires facilities. Hosts Leslie Mau…
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Ep. 5: Make Longevity Your Legacy
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The benefits of breeding for the healthier, longer-living dairy cow is difficult to argue from an individual cow perspective, but how does it help the dairy farm as a whole? In this podcast, we discuss how this focus on longevity can impact your legacy, with a conversation on its real-world influence at Mystic Valley Dairy in Wisconsin. The dairy's…
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Ep. 4: A Conversation With Large-Herd Technicians
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Here at Select Sires, we believe it’s people who are truly the cornerstone of success, and the Select Sires federation is made up of a large force of professional technicians providing service and expertise to achieve reproductive success every single day. They are the boots on the ground, and in this episode, we’ll be hearing from two large-herd t…
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Ep. 3: Supply Chain Power For Beef x Dairy
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Tune in as we take an in-depth look at the world of beef x dairy and Select Sires' tailored options that can help gain more profitability through a refined replacement heifer strategy. Dr. Larry Corah, professor emeritus at Kansas State University and beef supply chain consultant with Select Sires Inc., details the state of today's beef x dairy phe…
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Ep. 2: More Profit Through More Lactations
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In this second episode of the new Select Sires Podcast, we continue the discussion of longevity on the dairy farm, specifically looking at how profitability through more lactations plays into the equation. Dr. Bo Harstine, director of research here at Select Sires Inc., helps to moderate the discussion between Julie Ainsworth, reproductive speciali…
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The Select Sires Podcast | Ep. 1 | Make Longevity Her Legacy
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In this first episode of the new Select Sires Podcast, we're exploring the topic of longevity on the dairy farm - what it means, how genetics play a role now and into the future and much more. Guests Mark Kerndt and Rick VerBeek join host Joel Penhorwood as they discuss the big picture, as well as actionable tips on breeding for the healthier, long…
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