STtalks #316 - Changes in Calving Traits with David Kendall & Kevin Ziemba

Calving Traits were adjusted following the August 2025 Genetic Evaluations and STgenetics® team members, Kevin Ziemba and David Kendall are back with us to share about these changes. Together they explain the reasons behind the timing of the base change, the specific trait adjustments, and the data collection process. The discussion also covers the contributing factors behind the genetic improvements, including the impact of gestation length, gender-sorted semen and how breeders can now look at these traits moving forward.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:35 Reason for August Base Change

01:11 Adjustments in Calving Traits

01:23 New Base for Calving Traits

03:33 Data Collection Process

06:07 Impact of Genetic Progress

11:05 Advice for Breeders

16:16 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

20:01 Podcast Outro