STtalks #342 at WDE - A Family Journey Shaping Dairy Genetics in Italy with Marco Ladina
Description
Last week at the 2025 World Dairy Expo, we sat down with Marco Ladina. Marco shares the fascinating history of his family's pioneering role in importing livestock genetics from Canada to Italy. The conversation covers the evolution of their business and how they now distribute STgenetics semen all over Italy. Marco also discusses the advancements in genomic technology, the demand for balanced sires, and how innovative products like Chromosomal Mating® and the Farmfit® animal monitoring technology have shaped their future perspectives in the dairy industry.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:26 Marco's Family History in Livestock Genetics
01:44 The Journey of Livestock from Canada to Italy
03:05 The Impact of Canadian Genetics on Italian Livestock
04:12 The Evolution of Genomics
05:12 Current Trends in Italian Livestock Breeding
06:21 The Importance of Cheese Production in Italy
07:34 Future Innovations in Italian Livestock Breeding
08:51 Conclusion and Farewell
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