STtalks #405 - August 2026 Genetic Evaluations with David Kendall, Dan Carroll and Tim Rauen

Proof news is here! In this STtalks episode, Dan Carroll, David Kendall, and Tim Rauen break down the August 2026 Holstein Genetic Evaluations, trait updates and new traits, STgenetics® proven sire performance and the strength of the genomic sire lineup. They also explain how consistency between genomic predictions and daughter-proven results builds confidence in long-term genetic decisions, why strong cow families continue to drive genetic progress across generations, and how greater emphasis on efficiency, fertility, production and emerging market needs are shaping the future of dairy genetics.