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The Select Sires Podcast brings the latest topics from the largest global A.I. cooperative. Listen in as we discuss sires, genetic programs, breeding practices and much more.
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The Maine Farmcast features weekly conversations with experts from across the country sharing insights and advice for both new and seasoned farmers running operations of any size. Hosted by three livestock specialists from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the show brings you world-class expertise paired with practical advice about how to apply cutting-edge research to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your farming operation.
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Dairy Financials and Breakeven Milk Price with Joanna Lidback
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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, assistant Extension professor and state dairy specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Joanna Lidback, CFO for Adirondack Farms and the principal consultant for Adirondack Management Services. Joanna is a Certified Agricultural Consultant and has…
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Heat Stress Considerations for Dairy Farms with Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn
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In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, assistant extension professor and state dairy specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn about heat stress on dairy farms. Dr. Dado-Senn grew up on a 500-cow dairy farm with her family in northwest Wisconsin. She attended the …
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Low Stress Handling and Stockmanship with Dr. Dean Fish (Part 2)
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In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt Knight is joined by Dr. Dean Fish. After editing the Low-Stress Handling and Stockmanship video, they sat down in the new podcast studio on campus to discuss the topic in more detail. R. Dean Fish, Ph.D. is the Ranch Manager for the Santa Fe Ranch and a member of the NCBA Stockmanship and Stewardship …
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Low Stress Handling and Stockmanship with Dr. Dean Fish (Part 1)
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In this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt Knight is joined by Dr. Dean Fish from Arizona to discuss his background in beef ranching in Arizona, how cattle can serve as a therapeutic tool, and his journey into stockmanship and stewardship. R. Dean Fish, Ph.D. is the Ranch Manager for the Santa Fe Ranch and a member of the NCBA Stockmanship and…
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Sire Selection Strategies to Maximize Beef on Dairy with Dr. Bailey Basiel
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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Dr. Bailey Basiel, who is currently a postdoctoral student at the Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory (AGIL). Dr. Basiel grew up in Connecticut and obta…
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Resources for Succession Planning with Kate Turcotte
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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a conversation with Kate Turcotte, Maine Field Agent for Land For Good and the Maine Education Coordinator for the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship. Kate has returned to Maine with he…
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Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, University of Kentucky Meat Science Specialist, visited Maine to help with the Maine Meat Cutting School. While he was here, Dr. Colt Knight sat down to discuss what it takes to set up a commercial meat processing facility and what it takes to get setup processing animals for yourself and family. Gregg started out as a retail me…
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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt Knight interviews Ashley Wright, an area assistant livestock agent with the University of Arizona. Ashley joined us in Maine for a week to help deliver a series of in-person seminars on getting started with poultry. As a Livestock Area Agent with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, she pr…
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Precision Livestock Management with Dr. Derek Bailey and Dr. Colin Tobin
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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight, Associate Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, meets up with Dr. Derek Bailey, Professor Emeritus for New Mexico State University, and Dr. Colin Tobin, Research Animal Scientist at the Carrington Research Station for North Dak…
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2023 Maine Dairy Farm of the Year with Heath Miller
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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor & State Dairy Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has an on-farm conversation with Heath Miller. Heath and his family were awarded the 2023 Maine Dairy farm of the year and New England Green Pastures Winner for the state of Maine. The …
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Agriculture Mediation and Farm Mental Health with Lucy Wess, Esq. and Dr. Leslie Forstadt
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On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight (Associate Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist) has a serious conversation with Lucy Wess, Esq. (Program Director) and Dr. Leslie Forstadt (UMaine Cooperative Extension Faculty, Human Development Specialist, and Program Grant Administrator) about Farmer Mental Health and Agric…
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On the third episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight, Associate Extension Professor & State Livestock Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has a late-night conversation with Scott Jensen, Extension Educator at the University of Idaho. Scott conducts applied research and extension programs in beef cattle, range and…
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On the second episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight, Associate Extension Professor & State Livestock Specialist for UMaine Cooperative Extension, sits down with Dr. Brett Kaysen, the Senior Vice President of Producer and State Engagement for the National Pork Board. I met up with Brett at the national Pork Board Swine Educators and Outr…
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On the very first episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Colt W. Knight, Associate Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist for University of Maine Cooperative Extension, sits down with one of the University of Kentucky’s Agricultural Engineers, Dr. Morgan Hayes. Dr. Hayes is a professional engineer and serves as an Assistant Extension Profes…
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The George Miller Scholarship is a new initiative by Select Sires to pay tribute to a man who advanced the dairy industry by leaps and bounds in his lifetime, and called Select Sires home along the way. George Miller passed away in early 2021 at the age of 94, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. Jeff Ziegler, vice president…
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Ep. 13: Lameness Traits - Underused and Underestimated
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Select Sires Inc. Vice President of Genetic Programs Chuck Sattler joins hosts Leslie Maurice and Joel Penhorwood to discuss the complex topic of lameness in dairy cattle. While management plays a major role, more and more opportunities to make an impact on lameness are being made available through genetics. In this podcast, Chuck explains why atte…
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Ep. 12: Farmer-Owners Connecting With Consumers During June Dairy Month
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Allison Ryan of MVP Dairy discusses her unique perspective as she helps educate consumers on production dairy through their Dairy Learning Center. Hosts Leslie Maurice and Joel Penhorwood talk with her about the growing gap between producer and consumer, how dairy farmers are meeting those conversations, and also how the hot topic of sustainability…
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Ep. 11: Bovine Genetics - Bridging Borders and Feeding the World
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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 an…
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Ep. 10: Elite Genetics Key In Great Management At Red Top Jerseys
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Join Select Sires’ Leslie Maurice and Herby Lutz as they talk with Chris Terra, manager of Red Top Jerseys, a 5,700-cow dairy in California. Chris explains how genetics have played a constant role in the herd’s growth and profit strategy. He covers management mindset and decisions, the evolution of genetic selection and trait emphasis, their recent…
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Ep. 9: Beef Embryos As A New Strategy For Dairy Farmers
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In this episode, listen as Chris Sigurdson and Brandon Thesing explore new strategies and diversification options. They provide an overview of Simplot SimVitro’s HerdFlex beef embryos and share about market advantages of straight-bred beef calves. From conception rates to feed conversion and considerations for technician service, Chris and Brandon …
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Listen firsthand as Arizona Dairy Company’s Justin Stewart talks about the herd’s genetic evolution and what metrics pushed them to emphasize sire selection. He also provides an overview of their genomic testing and IVF programs as well as their involvement in NxGEN®. Lyle Kruse, vice president of U.S. market development for Select Sires Inc., guid…
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Ep. 7: Equip Her with Profitable Genetics
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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…
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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 Mau…
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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…
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Ep. 4: A Conversation With Large-Herd Technicians
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Here at Select Sires, we believe it’s people who are truly the cornerstone of success, and the Select Sires federation is made up of a large force of professional technicians providing service and expertise to achieve reproductive success every single day. They are the boots on the ground, and in this episode, we’ll be hearing from two large-herd t…
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Ep. 3: Supply Chain Power For Beef x Dairy
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Tune in as we take an in-depth look at the world of beef x dairy and Select Sires' tailored options that can help gain more profitability through a refined replacement heifer strategy. Dr. Larry Corah, professor emeritus at Kansas State University and beef supply chain consultant with Select Sires Inc., details the state of today's beef x dairy phe…
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Ep. 2: More Profit Through More Lactations
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In this second episode of the new Select Sires Podcast, we continue the discussion of longevity on the dairy farm, specifically looking at how profitability through more lactations plays into the equation. Dr. Bo Harstine, director of research here at Select Sires Inc., helps to moderate the discussion between Julie Ainsworth, reproductive speciali…
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The Select Sires Podcast | Ep. 1 | Make Longevity Her Legacy
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In this first episode of the new Select Sires Podcast, we're exploring the topic of longevity on the dairy farm - what it means, how genetics play a role now and into the future and much more. Guests Mark Kerndt and Rick VerBeek join host Joel Penhorwood as they discuss the big picture, as well as actionable tips on breeding for the healthier, long…
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