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With each genetic evaluation Holstein Canada recognizes sires that reach elite standards in production, conformation and also genetic indexes through their Superior Production (SP) and Superior Type (ST) programs. The following Semex sires have been recognized in December 2013 as Superior Production sires having combined genetic indexes for Fat and Protein in the top 5% of the Canadian sire population. Sires must have a reliability of at least 91%. CLAYNOOK TRIPLEPLAY                  (LAURIN x TITANIC) ME-DO-CREST EXPLICITE               (PAGEWIRE x O MAN) MS POSIBILITY PRODUCER             (BAXTER x TITANIC) RALMA-RH CORNET-ET                    (BAXTER x GOLDWYN) The following Semex sires have been recognized as Superior Type in December 2013. Sires winning this award are within the top 5% of the sire population for their conformation proof (Conformation, Mammary System, Feet & Legs, Dairy Strength, Rump) and with a reliability of at least 87%. REGAN-ALH PRIDE                            (SOCRATES x DURHAM) SANDY-VALLEY ALLSTAR                 (SOCRATES x SHOTTLE)
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    State Over Judging:    Great Southern Challenge           TWO YEAR OLD 1st:                 Loxleigh Elton Buttercup, Akers Family, Loxleigh Jerseys, Tallygaroopna 2nd:                Brunchilli Bowtie Belle, M. & L. Boyd, Brunchilli Jerseys, Finley 3rd:                 Murray Brook 3660, P. & L. Lenehan, Murray Brook Jerseys, Crossley 4th:                 Broadlin Illusion 2817, L. & L. Broad, Broadlin Jerseys, Lockington 5th:                 Mikandan Icons Twinkle 177, D. & B. Edwards, Mikandan  Jerseys, Thowgla Valley 6th:                 Venoma Midget 4171,  J. & N. Parker, Venoma Jerseys, Irrewillipe 7th:                 Caroola Maisie May 4, J. & E. Kernich, Carcoola  Jerseys, Greenock 8th:                 Wallacedale Eclipes Marie, Wallace Family, Wallacedale Jerseys, Poowong North 9th:                 Minstonette Flowerpower Illumination, J. & K. Sykes, Mistonette Jerseys, Ringarooma 10th:               Mihope Harley, G. & M. Crane, Mihope Jerseys, Cohuna 11th:               Glenjuristan Finch, ... Read More...

The December 2013 LPI & TPI proofs are now online on Semex's website at www.semex.com!       Each proof round gives us the opportunity to share our Genetics for Life commitment to our customers globally. The December genetic evaluation showed that we’re committed to delivering the traits and breeding options to dairymen demand worldwide. Holstein Highlights: Semex’s #1 Holstein LPI sire: 0200HO00528 Sildahl Jett Air gains 108 points and jumps to the #4 LPI position 0200HO09901 Clayton-Crest Ace (Shottle x Goldwyn x Durham Atlee) graduates as our #1 new release PTAT sire New release 0200HO02600 O-Bee Krusader (Planet x Shottle) graduates as a high type, balanced sire Jersey Highlights: #6 LPI Jersey LPI: 0200JE00463 Gillard Pancho (Legacy x Centurion) Semex’s #1 New Release Jersey LPI: 0200JE00469 Estran Random  (Legacy x Blackstone) Semex’s #1 new release USA: 0200JE00485 All Lynns Vaughn  (Impuls x Paramount) Genomax Semex’s #2 new release USA: 0200JE00477 Lucky Hill Joker (Blackstone x Legion) Ayrshire Highlights: Semex’s #1 New Release & #3 LPI Ayrshire sire 0200AY00702 Lessard Jumper (Normandin x Trident) Semex’s # 1 LPI Ayrshire sire 0200AY00687 D’Albanel Marlow moves up 77 LPI points 0200AY00329 Jelyca Oblique moves up 63 LPI points as he adds second crop daughters To view video footage of many of Semex’s sires visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/semexalliance Additional information on these bulls including complete LPI and TPI data is available at www.semex.com 
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The December 2013 LPI & TPI proofs are now online on Semex's website at www.semex.com and www.semex.com.au!       Each proof round gives us the opportunity to share our Genetics for Life commitment to our customers globally. The December genetic evaluation showed that we're committed to delivering the traits and breeding options to dairymen demand worldwide. Holstein Highlights: Semex's #1 Holstein LPI sire: 0200HO00528 Sildahl Jett Air gains 108 points and jumps to the #4 LPI position 0200HO09901 Clayton-Crest Ace (Shottle x Goldwyn x Durham Atlee) graduates as our #1 new release PTAT sire New release 0200HO02600 O-Bee Krusader (Planet x Shottle) graduates as a high type, balanced sire Jersey Highlights: #6 LPI Jersey LPI: 0200JE00463 Gillard Pancho (Legacy x Centurion) Semex's #1 New Release Jersey LPI: 0200JE00469 Estran Random  (Legacy x Blackstone) Semex's #1 new release USA: 0200JE00485 All Lynns Vaughn  (Impuls x Paramount) Genomax Semex's #2 new release USA: 0200JE00477 Lucky Hill Joker (Blackstone x Legion)     Ayrshire Highlights: Semex's #1 New Release & #3 LPI Ayrshire sire 0200AY00702 Lessard Jumper (Normandin x Trident) Semex's # 1 LPI Ayrshire sire 0200AY00687 D'Albanel Marlow moves up 77 LPI points 0200AY00329 Jelyca Oblique moves up 63 LPI points as he adds second crop daughters To view video footage of many of Semex's sires visit our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/semexalliance Additional information on these bulls including complete LPI and TPI data is available at www.semex.com and www.semex.com.au  
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  FINALS   Judge:  Bill Thompson, Glenorleigh Holsteins, Mt Gambier, SA         TWO YEAR OLD 1st:  Gorbro Atwood Tiffany-ET, R. & J. Gordon, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna 2nd:  Sleepy Hollow Jasper Posey-ET, L. & V. Flanagan, Wood Lawn Holsteins, Finley 3rd:  Hill Valley L Nona-ET, R. & H. Perrett, Hill Valley Holsteins, Kongwak 4th:  Gundowring Altaiota 5294, I. & A. Holloway, Gundowring Holsteins, Gundowring 5th:  Avonlea Attwood Allison-IMP-ET, J. & C. Gardiner, Avonlea Holsteins, Cardinia    THREE YEAR OLD 1st:  Missy Moo Ladino Cathy-ET, K. Bradley, Missy Moo Holsteins, Lockington 2nd: Gorbro Baxter Unbelieveable-IMP-ET, R. & J. Gordon, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna  3rd:  Kintore Shottle Beth, I. Cash, Kintore Holsteins, Korumburra  4th:  Wood Lawn Shottle Wendy 4393-ET, T. Smethurst, Smethurst Park Holsteins, Athlone 5th:  Wellstrand Goldwyn Lulu 6th-ET, N. & C. Hallyburton, Coonara Holsteins, Cobden   FOUR YEAR OLD 1st:  Calderlea Dolman Faith-ET, L. & L. & T. Calder, Calderlea Holsteins, Meeniyan 2nd:  Gorbro Buck Wattle, R. & J. Gordon, Gorbro Holsteins, Cohuna 3rd:  Glomar Roumare Lady 4100, R. Johnston, Glomar Holsteins, Bundalaguah 4th:  Kerrick Park Ernesto Petunia, P. & K. Glass, Kerrick Park Holsteins, Gundowring 5th:  Hawova Redesign Jacobonia,  W. & I. Shaw & Sons, Hawova Dairies, Finley   FIVE YEAR OLD 1st:  Luccombe Spirte Fonda, R. & L. White, Luccombe Holsteins, Finley  2nd:  Calderlea Pagewire Phyllis, L. & L. & T. Calder, Calderlea Holsteins, Meeniyan  3rd:  Blossomvale Wildman Ellie, B. & D Anderson, Blossomvale Holsteins, Cobden  4th:  Creswick Toystory Merial 2nd, D. & K. McCallum, Jarrah Holsteins, Caldermeade 5th:  Jenamy Powerplay Belle, Marcrita Pty Ltd, Jenamy ... Read More...

QUEENSLAND STATE FINAL TWO YEAR OLD 1st:  Bevandale Roylane Prima, J. Bevan & Family , Bevandale Holsteins, Ravenshoe 2nd:  Leader Hialexander Satin-ET, T. & M. Deans, Leader Holsteins, Oakey 3rd:  Anne Well Lou Beauty, Black & Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Monto 4th:  Ourway Denzel Jackie 263, C. & S. Daley, Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 5th:  Showcase Goldwyn Jackie-ET, D. Brown, Showcase Holsteins, Kenilworth 6th:  Burnleigh Atwood Denise, P. Rough, Burnleigh Holsteins, Kenilworth   THREE YEAR OLD 1st:  Ourway Boliv Jackie 225-Twin, C. & S. Daley, Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 2nd:  Showcase Pronto Debbine-ET, D. Brown, Showcase Holsteins, Kenilworth 3rd:  Anne Well Lancer Calamity, Black & Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Monto 4th:  Gleneriffe Lancelot Cristin, I. & C. Scott, Gleneriffe Holsteins, Nanango 5th:  Amalu Carter 1464, Kennedy Family, Amalu Holsteins, Conondale 6th:  Tamrock Shottle Felicity, Dennis Family, Tamrook Holsteins, Tamrookum       FOUR YEAR OLD 1st:  Ourway Blackstar Jackie 205-ET, C. & S. Daley, Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 2nd:  Anne Well Wild Calamity-Twin, Black & Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Monto 3rd:  Anne Well Juggler Marlene, Black 7 Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Motto 4th:  Ourway Donante Jackie 209, C. & S. Daley,  Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 5th:  Leader MrSam Shania-ET, . T. & M. Deans, Leader Holstein, Oakey 6th:  Burnleigh Carshot Denise, . P. Rough, Burnleigh Holstein, Kenilworth   FIVE YEAR OLD 1st:  Anne Well Outside Nancy, Black & Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Nanango 2nd:  Albion Park Talent Lasse, R. & T. Gill, Gilbrae Holsteins, Pittsworth 3rd:  Ourway Dundee Jackie 192, C. & S. Daley, Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 4th:  Baron Bella Bossiron Fairy, F. & D. ... Read More...

NEW SOUTH WALES STATE FINAL   TWO YEAR OLD 1st:  Strongbark Atwood Candy, J. Strong, Strongbark Holsteins, Albion Park 2nd:  Kamilaroi Jasper Alecia-ET, Kamilaroi Holsteins, Mittagong   THREE YEAR OLD 1st:  Murribrook Talent Robina, M. Sowter, Murribrook Holsteins, Moss Vale 2nd:  Austral Eden Sanchez Marie, M. & J. Jeffery, Austral Eden Holsteins, Gladstone   FOUR YEAR OLD 1st:  Wyoming Debbiejo Blue, A.S.R. Shearer & Son, Wyomng Holsteins, Singleton 2nd:  Calderwood Drake Joyce, M. Finch, Finch Family Partnership, Calderwood Holsteins, Albion Park   FIVE YEAR OLD 1st:  Glenalbas Dundee Faith-Twin, A.F. Garratty Pty Ltd, Glenalbas Holsteins, Nowra 2nd:  Oxley Vale Dinkum Pie, Moxey Farms Pty Ltd, Moxey Farms Holsteins, Gooloogong   MATURE 1st:  Oxley Vale Durham Ingrid-ET, A. & Z. Polson, Oxley Vale Holsteins, Oxley Island 2nd:  Snowdale Jewels Ragtime, Kamilaroi Holsteins, Mittagong 
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Semex and The Cenatte Group in Brazil are pleased to announce the establishment of a joint venture that enhances the strengths of both companies. Located in Pedro Leopoldo, MG, Brazil, Cenatte is one of the world’s leading biotechnology and bovine reproduction companies, working to increase beef and dairy client productivity for nearly 30 years. Enjoying excellent client satisfaction levels, Cenatte provides embryo transfer services, in vitro fertilization and genetic solutions, all now available through Semex Brazil. As both companies are dedicated to providing their customers and partners with the most innovative genetic solutions and technologies available, Cenatte aligns well with Semex’s global strategies and beliefs, and is well supported for future growth. “We are excited about partnering with Cenatte and its people,” says Paul Larmer, Semex Chief Executive Officer. “We know that we’re living in a global marketplace and we’re looking beyond our borders in order to provide leading genetic solutions. Cenatte will be integrated with our North American in vitro fertilization technologies, further strengthening our product line while offering the most up-to-date technologies to our Brazilian customers. We’re looking forward to working with our colleagues at Cenatte as one of our global partners, developing long-lasting and profitable herds for our clients. We believe that this is Genetics for Life and a key part of our vision and mission.” For more information on Semex, Genetics for Life or any of Semex’s suite of genetic solutions please visit www.semex.com
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Semex is pleased to announce that Harry Schuiling and Zoltan Veres will be joining its newly expanded Global Business Development Team as Sales Managers effective early 2014. 

"We truly believe that people are our most important asset," says Paul Larmer, Semex Chief Executive Officer. "And, we're very excited to have these two gentlemen be promoted within our global organization to these new positions. Both have an exceptional history with the Semex family and we're pleased that they will be joining our global management team to further our growth strategies worldwide."

Harry Schuiling has served as the Operational Manager at Semex-Holland B.V. since 1997. He has been instrumental in building and establishing this organization as a genetic leader in Holland, Belgium and Denmark, providing strategic marketing and sales programs. These programs have resulted in growth, successful partnerships and profitable joint ventures. Prior to joining Semex-Holland B.V. Harry worked for a competing genetic company as a senior manager and was a veteran classifier for the Dutch Herdbook, classifying more than 10,000 cows annually. 

Zoltan Veres has been the Managing Director of Génbank-Semex Hungary Ltd. since 2002. During his tenure, Génbank-Semex Hungary has grown to be the market leader, being named the #1 Cattle Breeding Company in Hungary on the 2014 Golden List. Recently, Zoltan oversaw this facility's expansion that will allow it to accommodate 200 bulls under the Semex Gold Standard™ for collection, processing and distribution throughout the world. 

Working across territories, both gentlemen will work alongside John McDougall and Gordon Miller, two of Semex's Directors International Sales & Business Development. Harry will focus on Asian and European markets, while Zoltan will work in Central and Eastern European markets.  
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Semex firmly believes that the best genetics are where you find them. With this in mind, Semex geneticists have been actively sourcing genetics well beyond North America’s borders for years. This sourcing has netted impressive results and the Semex facility located in Mezőhegyes, Hungary has been expanded to meet increasing housing, collection, processing and distribution needs.

“A prime example of finding exceptional genetics outside of North America is certainly the world’s genomic superstar, 0200HO07450 Amighetti Numero Uno,” says Pierre Laliberte, Semex Senior Vice President, Genetics & Research. “Born in Italy, Numero Uno ranked as the world’s #1 genomic sire longer than any other to date. His sixth dam was the result of an embryo imported from the US and through the continuous use of
top sires, the world’s first genomic giant was born.”

The new facility increases housing and collection capacity from 140 to 200 bulls, while also ensuring all European bulls are cared for in facilities that are governed by Semex’s stringent Gold Standard™ requirements for housing, production and distribution.

“The expanded Hungary facility solidifies Semex’s position in the European market,” says Robert McRae, Semex Vice President, Global Operations. “Having these bulls housed in the European Union (EU), and following the EU market health regulations, provides us with a product eligible for global distribution and offer us an enviable biosecurity advantage.”

“We’re genotyping more than 1500 European Holstein young sires a year,” says Laliberte. “This new facility will allow us to house nearly 200 bulls in state-of-the-art facilities and meet the growing demand for our Genomax™ product line.”
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