Ep. 10: Elite Genetics Key In Great Management At Red Top Jerseys

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 focus on health traits, the expanding use of beef x dairy, cow comfort and a marked improvement in fertility among much more.