https://simplecast.com Clarity At Work: Building A Herd For Tomorrow This is your seat at the table, so pull up a chair and listen to real producers on real operations share their real experiences with genomic testing from Zoetis. This roundtable discussion hits on the upsides, the struggles, and what they expect in the future. Every operation has a story, hear how these producers are rewriting theirs with CLARIFIDE® Plus. © 2021 Clarity At Work: Building A Herd For Tomorrow en-us Tue, 26 May 2026 16:54:07 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:54:18 +0000 https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ Clarity At Work: Building A Herd For Tomorrow https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d114ffb0-9dae-47fd-aa15-88d0ffe36df8/75ce4fbf-f97b-4baf-8f8d-50764438d6ef/3000x3000/zody5gene056-clarityatwork-3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ episodic This is your seat at the table, so pull up a chair and listen to real producers on real operations share their real experiences with genomic testing from Zoetis. This roundtable discussion hits on the upsides, the struggles, and what they expect in the future. Every operation has a story, hear how these producers are rewriting theirs with CLARIFIDE® Plus. Tim Hammerich false https://feeds.simplecast.com/lw5b_Rj5 Genomic Testing, CLARIFIDE® Plus, Zoetis, Dariy Operation Tim Hammerich zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com 85f9eabf-e96f-4b78-8a46-986e935d2386 Non-negotiables of Milk Quality Tue, 26 May 2026 16:54:07 +0000 zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com (Tim Hammerich, Craig Gerrits) https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ Non-negotiables of Milk Quality Tim Hammerich, Craig Gerrits 00:12:27 Milk quality doesn’t happen by chance. It's supported by consistent management, strong protocols and the right herd foundation. In this episode, we're back with Craig Gerrits of Country Aire Farms to discuss the day-to-day practices that support milk quality. From parlor prep and dry cow management to breeding decisions informed by genomic testing, Craig shares the key factors his team prioritizes. Tune in to hear how consistency across people, protocols and genetics helps support milk quality goals. Milk quality doesn’t happen by chance. It's supported by consistent management, strong protocols and the right herd foundation. In this episode, we're back with Craig Gerrits of Country Aire Farms to discuss the day-to-day practices that support milk quality. From parlor prep and dry cow management to breeding decisions informed by genomic testing, Craig shares the key factors his team prioritizes. Tune in to hear how consistency across people, protocols and genetics helps support milk quality goals. false full 12 600fa2c2-ed06-4d18-89b9-5fe519e5958f Expansion with a Plan Tue, 26 May 2026 16:50:19 +0000 zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com (Tim Hammerich, Craig Gerrits) https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ Expansion with a Plan Tim Hammerich, Craig Gerrits 00:13:18 Expanding a dairy operation requires more than just adding cows. It takes a strategic, data-driven plan. In this episode, Craig Gerrits of Country Aire Farms shares how his team leveraged genomic testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus to grow their herd while maintaining performance. From precision breeding using the Dairy Wellness Profit Index® (DWP$®) to selecting for key wellness traits, Craig walks through how genomic insights shaped every step of their expansion. He also discusses how early access to genomic data and ongoing collaboration with Zoetis streamlined decision-making. Tune in to hear how a forward-thinking approach with genetic testing can help set your dairy up for long-term success. Expanding a dairy operation requires more than just adding cows. It takes a strategic, data-driven plan. In this episode, Craig Gerrits of Country Aire Farms shares how his team leveraged genomic testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus to grow their herd while maintaining performance. From precision breeding using the Dairy Wellness Profit Index® (DWP$®) to selecting for key wellness traits, Craig walks through how genomic insights shaped every step of their expansion. He also discusses how early access to genomic data and ongoing collaboration with Zoetis streamlined decision-making. Tune in to hear how a forward-thinking approach with genetic testing can help set your dairy up for long-term success. genomic testing, country aire farms, craig gerrits, dairy herd management, dwp$, zoetis dairy, expansion with a plan, dairy operation planning, dairy cattle genomics, precision breeding, dairy genetics, genetic selection, dairy farm growth, wellness traits, clarifide plus, dairy wellness profit index, dairy expansion, holstein genetics, herd quality, clarity at work podcast, dairy industry podcast false full 11 fffea9f6-ced6-4342-9724-459e7af066db The Benefits of Genomic Testing for Calf Wellness Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:58:23 +0000 zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com (Tim Hammerich) https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ The Benefits of Genomic Testing for Calf Wellness Tim Hammerich 00:14:02 We must remember that the people working long hours to achieve a dairy’s production goals are still just people. And they invest more than just labor into an operation’s success. Beth Dahl of Mountain View Dairy in Delta, Utah, has a lot to say about how her team finally solved a yearslong problem with bloating in calves thanks to some help from genomic testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus.  We must remember that the people working long hours to achieve a dairy’s production goals are still just people. And they invest more than just labor into an operation’s success. Beth Dahl of Mountain View Dairy in Delta, Utah, has a lot to say about how her team finally solved a yearslong problem with bloating in calves thanks to some help from genomic testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus.  false full 10 8014c439-0c89-4607-997f-1528b154660a Making Genomic Testing the Foundation of Your Operation Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:56:39 +0000 zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com (Tim Hammerich) https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ Making Genomic Testing the Foundation of Your Operation Tim Hammerich 00:11:41 When it comes to management changes, the path from asking “Does it make sense?” to achieving more success is rarely clear. But when a dairy navigates that journey, the rewards can be plentiful — and can lead to additional opportunities to refine and improve productivity. Beth Dahl joins us from Mountain View Dairy in Delta, Utah. Beth has firsthand experience using genomic testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus, having stood where many of you are today, asking herself, “Does this make sense?” Ultimately, Beth, alongside Mountain View Dairy, jumped into the implementation and application of genomic testing with two feet and hasn’t looked back. When it comes to management changes, the path from asking “Does it make sense?” to achieving more success is rarely clear. But when a dairy navigates that journey, the rewards can be plentiful — and can lead to additional opportunities to refine and improve productivity. Beth Dahl joins us from Mountain View Dairy in Delta, Utah. Beth has firsthand experience using genomic testing with CLARIFIDE® Plus, having stood where many of you are today, asking herself, “Does this make sense?” Ultimately, Beth, alongside Mountain View Dairy, jumped into the implementation and application of genomic testing with two feet and hasn’t looked back. false full 9 c24d4103-4cf5-47da-b60e-1855b0dbaebb Genetics, streamlined: Part 2 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:31:00 +0000 zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com (Tim Hammerich) https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ Genetics, streamlined: Part 2 Tim Hammerich 00:24:15 We continue our conversation with Wiebren Jonkman of Diamond J Dairy in Merced, California, and Sara Naillon, a territory business manager from Zoetis to learn how their collaboration simplified the genetics process. After establishing genetic testing at the operation, how have they evolved the program with CLARIFIDE® Plus and how has that impacted the operation? How do they see genetics affecting the entire dairy industry? Listen to Part 2 to find out. We continue our conversation with Wiebren Jonkman of Diamond J Dairy in Merced, California, and Sara Naillon, a territory business manager from Zoetis to learn how their collaboration simplified the genetics process. After establishing genetic testing at the operation, how have they evolved the program with CLARIFIDE® Plus and how has that impacted the operation? How do they see genetics affecting the entire dairy industry? Listen to Part 2 to find out. false full 8 33591149-dd7d-447e-9618-ab2d2060bb59 Genetics, streamlined: Part 1 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:31:21 +0000 zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com (Tim Hammerich) https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ Genetics, streamlined: Part 1 Tim Hammerich 00:19:56 A complicated job is always made simpler when two people work together to uncover insights, challenges and opportunities. We go in-depth with Wiebren Jonkman of Diamond J Dairy in Merced, California, and Sara Naillon, a territory business manager from Zoetis, to hear about their experience with CLARIFIDE® Plus. From tissue sampling and testing, to uncovering insights through the data, the entire genetic testing experience was streamlined because of collaboration. Grab your earbuds and settle in. A complicated job is always made simpler when two people work together to uncover insights, challenges and opportunities. We go in-depth with Wiebren Jonkman of Diamond J Dairy in Merced, California, and Sara Naillon, a territory business manager from Zoetis, to hear about their experience with CLARIFIDE® Plus. From tissue sampling and testing, to uncovering insights through the data, the entire genetic testing experience was streamlined because of collaboration. Grab your earbuds and settle in. false full 7 9614083b-59f6-4ef2-bbea-8b478762ce84 Staying Ahead of What’s to Come Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com (Tim Hammerich) https://www2.zoetisus.com/solutions/dairy/dairy-genetics/ Staying Ahead of What’s to Come Tim Hammerich 00:33:07 With constantly changing regulations, sustainability is becoming a greater focus in the dairy industry. That’s why savvy farmers are doing everything they can to stay ahead of the curve and hit this moving target. Dairy producer Katie Martin, from Darlington Ridge Farms, shares how she promotes sustainable practices on her operation and how genomic testing supports those sustainability goals. We’ll hear from Principal Scientist with Zoetis Precision Animal Health Brenda Fessenden as she goes through results from a 2022 on-farm study that reveals the impact of genetics on animal health metrics, methane emissions, and operational profitability. Together Katie and Brenda sift through the data and show how farmers can use genomic testing to select cows that will help give them more sustainable and profitable farms. So, pull up a chair for another episode of Clarity at Work. With constantly changing regulations, sustainability is becoming a greater focus in the dairy industry. That’s why savvy farmers are doing everything they can to stay ahead of the curve and hit this moving target. Dairy producer Katie Martin, from Darlington Ridge Farms, shares how she promotes sustainable practices on her operation and how genomic testing supports those sustainability goals. We’ll hear from Principal Scientist with Zoetis Precision Animal Health Brenda Fessenden as she goes through results from a 2022 on-farm study that reveals the impact of genetics on animal health metrics, methane emissions, and operational profitability. Together Katie and Brenda sift through the data and show how farmers can use genomic testing to select cows that will help give them more sustainable and profitable farms. So, pull up a chair for another episode of Clarity at Work. false full 6 a791b1b9-949a-446e-9560-3d6d8f3cc317 Doing Something with the Data

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]]> Doing Something with the Data Tim Hammerich 00:33:08 Wisconsin dairy producer Mike Larson breaks down how he’s meshing genomic and sensory data together to help improve productivity and profitability. Jared Krull and Brian Kelroy dive into the new collaboration between Zoetis, Select Sires and CowManager and what it brings to dairies across America. Wisconsin dairy producer Mike Larson breaks down how he’s meshing genomic and sensory data together to help improve productivity and profitability. Jared Krull and Brian Kelroy dive into the new collaboration between Zoetis, Select Sires and CowManager and what it brings to dairies across America. false full 5 5a230f21-6612-48a0-bdd3-cc5874834f4a Predictions Are Now More Proven Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:15:00 +0000 zoetispodcasts@bader-rutter.com (Tim Hammerich) https://www.zoetisus.com Predictions Are Now More Proven Tim Hammerich 00:28:27 California dairy producer David Vander Schaaf unlocked a road map to a profitable herd, diversified revenue streams and strategic business decisions with CLARIFIDE® programs from Zoetis. Hear his story and dig into new research on genomic testing and profitability with Zoetis Senior Genetics Scientist, Brenda Fessenden. California dairy producer David Vander Schaaf unlocked a road map to a profitable herd, diversified revenue streams and strategic business decisions with CLARIFIDE® programs from Zoetis. Hear his story and dig into new research on genomic testing and profitability with Zoetis Senior Genetics Scientist, Brenda Fessenden. false full 4 Buzzsprout-9236234 Don’t leave money on the table, Focus on calf wellness

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]]> Don’t leave money on the table, Focus on calf wellness Tim Hammerich 00:20:37 Armed with calf wellness trait data, dairy farmer, Kevin Souza, and consultant, Brad Barham, are helping eliminate health problems before they even develop and reduce the risk of calf health issues from infiltrating their dairy. Kevin Souza of Victory Farms and Brad Barham of Redland Dairy Consulting explain how predictive technologies help calf health, animal longevity and their operations’ bottom lines. Armed with calf wellness trait data, dairy farmer, Kevin Souza, and consultant, Brad Barham, are helping eliminate health problems before they even develop and reduce the risk of calf health issues from infiltrating their dairy. Kevin Souza of Victory Farms and Brad Barham of Redland Dairy Consulting explain how predictive technologies help calf health, animal longevity and their operations’ bottom lines. false full 3 Buzzsprout-3778196 Across the ocean and ready to milk

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]]> Across the ocean and ready to milk Tim Hammerich 00:23:15 Tom Oesch and Simon Vander Woude paint us a dynamic portrait of their farms, from their family history to how they are implementing genomic testing to advance their farms in today’s ag industry. We’ll hear, in their words, how genomic testing has fueled decisions to help their farm succeed. Tom Oesch and Simon Vander Woude paint us a dynamic portrait of their farms, from their family history to how they are implementing genomic testing to advance their farms in today’s ag industry. We’ll hear, in their words, how genomic testing has fueled decisions to help their farm succeed. false full 1 Buzzsprout-3820121 Producing during a pandemic

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]]> Producing during a pandemic Tim Hammerich 00:14:00 During a global pandemic, we learned that essential workers are people who provide everyday services and goods that we depend on, like milk. We are back with Tom and Simon, to get their perspective on how dairy producers can find ways to adapt in a tumultuous marketplace. During a global pandemic, we learned that essential workers are people who provide everyday services and goods that we depend on, like milk. We are back with Tom and Simon, to get their perspective on how dairy producers can find ways to adapt in a tumultuous marketplace. false full 2