Ep. 11: Bovine Genetics - Bridging Borders and Feeding the World

05/18/22 • 30 min

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 and feed our growing populations, the border-bridging power of the bovine and much more.

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The Select Sires Podcast - Ep. 11: Bovine Genetics - Bridging Borders and Feeding the World

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Select Sires Podcast Ep. 11 Full Transcript

Welcome to The Select Sires Podcast talking Your Success, Our Passion, starting in 3-2-1.

Joel Penhorwood

Thanks for tuning in, I’m Joel Penhorwood. A great discussion happening today on the global reach of Select Sires and joining us on the microphones, Rebekah Mast, genetic director of World Wide Sires, and Joel Mergler, director of global talent development for Select Sires In