The Select Sires Podcast

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The Select Sires Podcast

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.

  1. 20 HR. AGO

    Insights into ProfitSOURCE with Lauren Kimble

    Lauren Kimble, manager of ProfitSOURCE® supply chains at Select Sires Inc., joins Ethan Haywood to explore the topic of ProfitSOURCE. In this discussion, they cover key aspects including market flexibility, traceability of ProfitSOURCE calves, and the introduction of new ProfitSOURCE Semen Packs. Tune in where you listen to your podcasts to learn more.

    36 min

  2. OCT 17

    The Golden Age with Showbox Sires

    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 Select Sires.

    27 min

  3. OCT 17

    The Golden Age with Showcase

    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 on the colored shavings.

    31 min

  4. SEP 18

    Recognizing National Farm Safety Week

    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 advocates for child safety on the farm. Her product line, “Wait For Me,” includes hi-vis clothing and stickers that serve as reminders to farm workers t...

    37 min

  5. SEP 3

    Lew-Max LLC Leverages HHP$®

    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 they review the dairy's genetic strategy and sire selection to create the next generation of replacements.

    18 min

  6. 08/03/2022

    Ep. 14: The George Miller Scholarship

    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 of dairy cattle breeding at Select Sires Inc., and Eric Olstad of Zoetis, join hosts Leslie Maurice and Joel Penhorwood to discuss the scholarship...

    35 min

  7. 07/06/2022

    Ep. 13: Lameness Traits - Underused and Underestimated

    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 attention should be given to new lameness traits available from Zoetis and discusses on-farm validation of those traits. That discussion and much more ...

    22 min

  8. 06/01/2022

    Ep. 12: Farmer-Owners Connecting With Consumers During June Dairy Month

    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 is being communicated. The group also discusses Select Sires' part in educating consumers about the impact of genetics in feeding the world.

    26 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 practices and much more.

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  • Creator
    Select Sires
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
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    © 2024 The Select Sires Podcast
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