The Select Sires Podcast

From health, fertility, and calf wellness to production, polled genetics, and genetic diversity, today's top young sires are proving that balanced breeding is the key to long-term profitability. In this episode, we highlight several standout genomic bulls and the influential cow families behind them while exploring what these genetics mean for Jersey breeders moving forward. Whether you're focused on components, longevity, or herd efficiency, this conversation offers valuable insight into whe...

Discover the latest NxGEN® and GForce™ sires from Select Sires as experts break down the genomic bulls making waves across the dairy industry. From elite health, fertility, and component traits to influential cow families, listeners will get an inside look at the genetics shaping the future of profitable dairy herds. Plus, hear why bulls like 614HO1813 BAELUM, 550HO18402 HI-BALLER-P, 14HO17486 COBOT, and 507HO18102 RICHARD CHICHESTER are generating excitement among breeders around the world.

The latest genetic evaluations delivered some of the most significant updates the dairy industry has seen in years. In this episode, our genetic experts break down the major changes affecting both Jersey and Holstein breeders, including new industry traits and updates to profitability indexes. The discussion also highlights several newly graduated proven sires and established breed leaders that continue to deliver outstanding results through daughter performance, production, fertility and fun...

In this episode of The Select Sires Podcast, Host Ethan Haywood sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Bewley, Executive Director of Genetic Programs and Innovation, and Dr. Jason Graham, Genetic Evaluation and Research Scientist at Holstein Association USA, to discuss the research, producer input, and data analysis behind Holstein Conformation Composite (HCC). Additional resource: https://www.holsteinusa.com/pdf/Holstein_Conformation_Composite.pdf

Learn how the Genetic Data Partner (GDP) Program from Select Sires helps drive dairy genetic progress through real-world data collection and young sire sampling. In this episode, Preston Sheets, Dairy Development Programs Advisor, explains how partner herds contribute fertility, production and type data to develop more reliable, proven sires. Discover how the program benefits producers with early access to genetics while shaping the future of the dairy industry.