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