STtalks #237 - STgenetics® December 2024 Colored Breeds Genetic Evaluation

We continue the discussion of the December 2024 Genetic Evaluations and this time we focus on how STgenetics® Colored Breeds performed. In this STtalks our host and guests explore performance trends and key sires in Brown Swiss and Jersey breeds, highlight new genetic additions, and discuss the benefits of Ultraplus™ High Purity semen in color breeds. From the diversity and strength of the multiple portfolios along with the addition of the STamina™ program, we cover a lot of ground in this STtalks discussion!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 Overview of Colored Breed Portfolios
01:10 Jersey Portfolio Highlights
03:29 Cheese Merit Sires
03:50 New Jersey Sires: OZONA, ORLAND, and SMAUG
08:34 STyle™ Sires in the Jersey Portfolio
15:01 Brown Swiss Portfolio Overview
18:14 Spotlight on Brown Swiss Sires: THE WAY and SUPERSTAR
26:51 STamina™ Program Insights
33:03 Ultraplus™ High Purity
34:18 Final Thoughts and Conclusion