STtalks #396 - Protein: Dairy’s Next Frontier with Kevin Ziemba

About this episode

Kevin Ziemba discusses the impact of genetics on dairy protein and consumer preferences.

This week, we're joined by STgenetics®' Kevin Ziemba to discuss his article, "The Story of Fat and the Future of Protein: How Genetics Influence Components." We explore how changing consumer preferences are shaping processor demands, influencing genetic selection decisions on dairies worldwide, and creating new opportunities for producers to capture more value through strategic breeding programs. Tune in to learn why protein may be the next frontier in dairy genetics.

People in this episode

Guest: Kevin Ziemba

Topics covered

• dairy genetics
• consumer preferences
• genetic selection
• breeding programs
• protein

Keywords

• dairy
• protein
• genetics
• breeding
• consumer preferences
• value capture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: STgenetics

Books & works: The Story of Fat and the Future of Protein: How Genetics Influence Components

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