STtalks #318 - The Power of Data & Technology for Wilwerding Dairy with Jerry Wilwerding

Making informed and profitable decisions is at the forefront of all that Jerry Wilwerding of Wilwerding Dairy in Freeport, MN strives for! Nine years ago, Wilwerding Dairy started their journey with STgenetics® through the use of Ultraplus™ gender-sorted semen. With the success in this technology, Jerry decided to explore the benefits of genomic testing and with the data and information he received, he hasn’t looked back. In this STtalks, Jerry shares with us how the technologies and programs like gender-sorted semen, genomic testing, higher bull selection, indexes like Eco$ and an accurate mating program has raised his bottom line and has created a long lasting and profitable herd of cows.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:26 History of Wilwerding Dairy

03:03 Introduction to STgenetics®

05:55 Adopting Genomic Testing

10:03 Bull Selection and Feed Efficiency

18:29 Future Goals and Family Involvement

19:47 Conclusion and Farewell