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The Select Sires Podcast brings the latest topics from the largest global A.I. cooperative. Listen in as we discuss sires, genetic programs, breeding strategies and much more.

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    How Select Sires Genetic Data Partner Program Advances Dairy Genetics

    Learn how the Genetic Data Partner (GDP) Program from Select Sires helps drive dairy genetic progress through real-world data collection and young sire sampling. In this episode, Preston Sheets, Dairy Development Programs Advisor, explains how partner herds contribute fertility, production and type data to develop more reliable, proven sires. Discover how the program benefits producers with early access to genetics while shaping the future of the dairy industry.

    15 min

  2. 24 juni

    Updates and Innovations in Female Reproductive Performance Traits

    In this episode of The Select Sires Podcast, experts from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding break down major updates to female fertility evaluations, including improvements to DPR, CCR, HCR, and EFC, as well as the introduction of a new trait, First Service to Conception (FSC). They explain how modern dairy management and data collection are shaping more accurate genetic predictions. Tune in to learn how these changes can help producers make better breeding decisions and improve reproductive efficiency. Additional Resource: https://uscdcb.com/august-2026-evaluations/

    46 min

  3. 10 juni

    High-Performance Jersey Genomic Leaders

    In this episode, Herby Lutz, Jersey Development Manager, and Marc Bolen, Dairy Sire Marketing Coordinator, break down the top genomic Jersey young sires dominating today’s rankings for HHP$®, JPI™, production, and wellness traits. With 10 of the breeds top 25 HHP$ sires represented, the GForce™ lineup showcases elite genetics designed for profitability, longevity and herd health.

    31 min

  4. 27 maj

    What Dairy Producers Need to Know About CDCB’s New Calf Health Traits

    In this episode of the Select Sires podcast, Kristen Gaddis, Ph.D., of Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding joins Host Ethan Haywood to discuss new calf health traits focused on Resistance to Diarrhea (DIA) and Resistance to Respiratory Problems (RSP). Built from extensive on-farm data insights, these evaluations offer producers a new tool to improve calf survival and long-term herd performance. The conversation highlights how genetics, combined with strong management and accurate data recording, can drive meaningful progress in dairy herd health and profitability. Resources: https://uscdcb.com/august-2026-evaluations/

    19 min

  5. 13 maj

    Sires Shaping the Future of the Holstein Breed

    In this episode, Kevin Jorgensen and Rick VerBeek unpack the momentum behind Select Sires’ NxGEN® and GForce™ lineups, highlighting the sires, cow families and genetic strategies driving today’s highest‑ranking TPI®, HHP$® and fitness‑focused Holstein genetics. From fast‑rising NxGEN sires like 14HO17486 COBOT and 7HO18078 BENTHEHM, to GForce leaders like 7HO16644 RIMBOT and 7HO17413 FOONBURTON, the conversation centers on breeding for daughters that excel in production, fertility, wellness and real‑world functionality.

    37 min

  6. 29 apr.

    Inside the Lab: How Select Sires Inc. Delivers Industry‑Leading Semen Quality

    Get an inside look at semen collection and processing at Select Sires, with Vice President of Semen Processing and Quality Control, Lucas Helser. Lucas walks through his 16‑year journey with the cooperative and explains the science, technology, and precision behind semen processing for the dairy and beef industries. He breaks down how semen quality is measured, what drives fertility success, and why strict lab protocols matter. Listeners will also learn how research, innovation, and the Program for Fertility Advancement™ (PFA™) help deliver dependable results to farmers around the world.

    15 min

  7. 15 apr.

    Select Sires’ Daughter-Proven Genetic Offerings

    This episode dives deep into the latest round of genetic proofs, highlighting new graduates, proven sires and why reliability and real‑world daughter data continue to matter. The team breaks down lineup diversity, index performance (HHP$®, TPI®, JPI™, JUI™), and how current index formulas are shaping the future of the breed.

    53 min

  8. 1 apr.

    Global Dairy Progress Through NxGEN: Insights from Redhouse Holsteins

    In this episode, Northern Ireland dairyman David Irwin, owner of Redhouse Holsteins, explains how he builds functional, profitable Holsteins through balanced genetics, strong cow families, and strategic use of Select Sires’ NxGEN® program. This episode is a great listen for anyone also chasing production, components, and longevity in their herd.

    30 min
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The Select Sires Podcast brings the latest topics from the largest global A.I. cooperative. Listen in as we discuss sires, genetic programs, breeding strategies and much more.

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    Select Sires
  • Aktiva år
    2022 - 2026
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    56
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    Barnvänligt
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