Ep. 6: Behind the Scenes of Sire Care

03/09/22 • 44 min

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 Maurice and Joel Penhorwood are joined by Janeen Hartman, Joel Boysel and Dr. Liz Lahmers for this lively discussion.

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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 owner/operator, Mitch Breunig, joins Select Sires Director of Research Dr. Bo Harstine alongside Senior Sire Analyst Kevin Jorgensen for this talk. Whether its barn setup, selection index use, added value or more, you can hear about it in this episode.

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Ep. 7: Equip Her with Profitable Genetics

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 Inc.