STtalks #253 - Genetic Gains & Management of Full Circle Dairy with Eric Diepersloot, Philip Watts and Greg Watts

Join us as we sit down with Full Circle Dairy of Lee, Florida to learn about their remarkable growth through strategic genetic strategies and their innovative herd management. Greg Watts, Eric Diepersloot and Phillip Watts join us to share about their genetic journey as well as their current expansion plans. Full Circle Dairy has utilized STgenetics® Legend™ Program to boost their genetic growth and through a deliberate mating plan have been able to achieve 150 NM$ interval jumps over the past three years. This growth is not only shown within the consistency and quality of their herd but through their production and reproduction milestones as well. With plans to expand from their internal genetics only, Full Circle Dairy has quite the story and goals to share on this STtalks episode!00:00 Introduction to Full Circle Dairy00:40 Meet the Team: Roles and Responsibilities01:46 Current Operations and Growth Plans03:06 Challenges and Adaptations03:34 Partnership with STgenetics®05:37 Transition to Gender Sorted Semen06:38 Nutritional Adjustments for Better Conception Rates11:27 Genomic Testing and the Legend™ Program20:07 Breeding Strategies and Expansion30:32 Future Goals and Reflections34:30 Conclusion and Farewell