The Select Sires Podcast

• Showbox Sires Take You On The Road To Madison

  Are you looking at your show string and wondering which sires will make the best matings to put the next generation in the spotlight? Tim Abbott, co-owner of Showbox Sires, shares what he looks for in a great mating and how he builds on proven cow families. Host Ethan Haywood joins Tim to dive into the elite cows and heifers that have shaped the Showbox Sires program, spotlighting the powerhouse pedigrees behind these influential matriarchs. Stick around to hear about the newest additions to the Showbox Sires lineup.

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• Showcase Takes You On The Road To Madison

  Everyone’s buzzing about the Maryland cow that’s redefining crossover success — and Kevin Jorgensen is calling her a true Cinderella story. In this episode, Host Ethan Haywood teams up with Kevin to spotlight MD-Locustcrest P Zuriniah (VG-89) and a lineup of standout heifers and cows that put their mark on the map at World Dairy Expo.They dive into the daughters of Showcase™ sires, highlight elite animals featured on regional farm tours, and explore the intersection of show ring glory and free stall profitability. Whether you're a pedigree enthusiast or a performance-driven producer, this episode delivers insights, inspiration, and a celebration of genetic excellence.

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• August New Graduates Offer Diverse Pedigrees, Performance and Profitability

  In this episode of The Select Sires Podcast, Host Ethan Haywood passes the microphone to Jersey Development Manager Herby Lutz and Dairy Sire Marketing Coordinator Marc Bolen as they discuss the newest proven graduate in the Jersey lineup as well as some of the new values around Percent Jersey Ancestry. Then, Senior Holstein Sire Analyst Kevin Jorgensen and Rick VerBeek share great insight on recent daughter-proven sires, what they are seeing in milking daughters of these bulls, and what producers have to say about the impacts that these proven genetics are having in their herds.

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• Breeding for the Future: Cow Longevity, Reproductive Success and Genetic Strategy at Maier Farms

  In this episode of The Select Sires Podcast, host Ethan Haywood sits down with Patrick Maier and Max Shenkenberg of Maier Farms, and Susie Martin from CentralStar Cooperative to take a deep dive into how strategic genetics, disciplined reproductive protocols, and a strong team culture have positioned Maier Farms as a leader in reproductive performance, earning them a CentralStar ReproStar Award in 2025. With insights on fertility management, bull selection, data-driven decisions, and the importance of patience in genetic progress, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for any producer looking to improve cow longevity and herd performance.

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• Breeding for Better Health: How Zoetis Wellness Traits Are Helping Build the Next Generation of Productive Cows

  On this episode of The Select Sires Podcast, host Ethan Haywood is joined by Brenda Fessenden, precision animal health technical services lead at Zoetis, for a deep dive into the science and strategy behind wellness trait selection. From calf health to cow longevity, Brenda walks us through how Zoetis is leading the charge in precision animal health and how producers can use these tools to create healthier, more profitable herds.

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