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Holstein Canada and Semex are extremely proud to announce that Roxanne Montplaisir of Trois-Rivières, QC will represent Canada on the 2014 Holstein Canada-Semex sponsored Young Adult Australia Exchange. 

“Roxanne’s knowledge of the Canadian dairy industry and hands-on experience working with dairy cattle, as well as her enthusiasm, passion and leadership abilities make her a fantastic ambassador of the Canadian dairy industry,” says Holstein Canada Chief Executive Officer, Ann Louise Carson. 

Fully bilingual, Roxanne grew up on a dairy farm, Ferme Monyka, where she is still actively involved on the family operation. Along with helping out on the family farm, Roxanne is employed full-time by Valacta as a Dairy Production Advisor as well as working part-time as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Eastside Holsteins in PEI. A graduate from the Université de Laval with a degree in agricultural science, Roxanne was involved in many university clubs and committees, including the judging team and the animal science club. She was also involved with Québec’s Rural Youth Organization, the Association des jeunes ruraux du Québec (AJRQ) for 17 years, serving as president for two years at the provincial level and at the national level as a member of 4-H Canada’s Youth Advisory Committee for three years. Additionally, Roxanne worked as a Summer Intern for La Coopérative Fédérée and Centre d’insémination artificielle du Québec (CIAQ). 

“The Australian dairy industry is vastly different from the Canadian dairy industry and we are certain that Roxanne’s time there will be a very exciting and interesting time for her,” John McDougall, Semex, Director Sales Development & Business Unit Manager, Australia. 

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Genetics for Life is about delivering the best possible product to Semex’s clients. With only one in seven bulls entering stud qualifying for this elite program, the results in the latest genetic evaluation are obvious with five of Holstein USA’s top 10 TPI™ Genomic Young Sires belonging to stud code 200!

These and more great Genomax sires are all available from Semex today, and customers putting them to work in their herds are reaping the rewards these bulls offer…. Maximum genetic gain and profitability:


#2 GTPI: 0200HO03877 Coyne-Farms Jabir 99%-I (Facebook x Freddie)

HealthSmart™ and Robot Ready™
+2531 GTPI, +920 NM$, +5.8 PL, 2.55 SCS, +2.63 PTAT, +2.8 DPR and 6.7% CE


#3 GTPI: 0200HO03878 Coyne-Farms Jetset 99%-I (Facebook x Freddie)

HealthSmart and Robot Ready
+2501 GTPI, +915 NM$, +6.1 PL, 2.58 SCS, +2.36 PTAT, +2.3 DPR and 5.5% CE


#4 GTPI: 0200HO06528 De-Su Nominee 99%-I (Numero Uno x Massey)

Immunity+™ and HealthSmart
+2487 GTPI, +885 NM$, +5.6 PL, 2.58 SCS, +2.37 PTAT, +2.3 DPR and 7.3% CE


#9 GTPI 0200HO06534 Kellercrest Lancome (Epic x Man-O-Man)

HealthSmart
+2463 GTPI, +808 NM$, +5.3 PL, 2.73 SCS, +3.18 PTAT, +1.3 DPR and 6.9% CE


#10 GTPI 0200HO07450 Amighetti Numero Uno (Man-O-Man x Shottle)

Immunity+ and HealthSmart
+2462 GTPI, +850 NM$, +6.3 PL, 2.61 SCS, +2.92 PTAT, +2.1 DPR and 7.9% CE




Semex’s rigorous and dedicated selection process for the Genomax lineup has netted some of the most desirable progeny proven bulls in the world.

For more information on Semex, Genetics for Life or the industry leading Genomax sires visit www.semex.com
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New Release Sire -  Introductory Offer     0200HO06053 Valleyville Musketeer                     Not available with any other offer.    Not available with any other offer. Offer valid unitl December 31st 2013 or while stocks last.    All Prices Quoted Are Excluding
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Semex - Spring 2013 Promotion     0200HO03591 Beaver Ray MURAL   0200HO05908 Hendel BIGSTONE   0200HO05611 Premier-Kerndt SAILING   0200HO05549 Regancrest REGINALD   0200HO02235 Smithden ADMIRAL   0200HO05548 Kerndt-Premier BUTZE   HOBALTI        Regancrest BALTIMOR   0200HO03579 B-Crest SHADOW   Not available with any other offer. Offer valid August 14th, 2013 to December 31st 2013 or while stocks last. All Prices Quoted Are Excluding GST
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Semex - Spring 2013 Promotion     BWCOUNTRY  BW COUNTY   0200JE0060  BW RENEGADE   JEBLACKSTONE  Lencrest BLACKSTONE   0200JE00446  Lencrest I POD   JETIME  Lencrest ON TIME   JEPINE  Pine Haven SENIOR     Not available with any other offer.   Offer valid August 14th, 2013 to December 31st 2013 or while stocks last. All Prices Quoted Are Excluding GST
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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), Superior Type (ST) and Class Extra (EXTRA) programs. The following Semex sires have been recognized in August 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 85%. CLAYNOOK MAP  (MR BURNS *RDC x GIBSON) CLAYNOOK THRILL  (BAXTER x GOODLUCK) DE-SU AUTHORITY  (STOL JOC x O MAN) DE-SU JOCKEY  (STOL JOC x O MAN) GREENLANE SEEKER  (BAXTER x TITANIC) HFK HEAVY  (BAXTER x O MAN) HFK HUMOROUS  (BAXTER x BOLIVER) MAPEL WOOD DEMETRI  (MR BURNS x TITANIC) ROCKYMOUNTAIN LONGSUIT  (DOLMAN x TITANIC) ROCKYMOUNTAIN TREASURER  (BAXTER x GOLDWYN) SCHILLVIEW GLADSTONE  (MR BURNS x O MAN) WINTERLANCE SOLARIS  (BAXTER x GOLDWYN) The following Semex sires have been recognized as Superior Type in August 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 85%. BENNER BILLY BOB  (BONAIR x MORTY) CLAYNOOK TENNESSEE  (MR BURNS *RDC x GOLDWYN) LORKA SASSO  (BONAIR x MR SAM) MONUMENT IMPRESSION  (SOCRATES x POTTER) ROCKYMOUNTAIN TAILOR  (BAXTER x GOLDWYN) SANDY-VALLEY BRYSON  (AIRRAID x SHOTTLE) STANTONS EMPIRE  (SIDNEY x OUTSIDE) VALLEYVILLE MUSKETEER  (BONAIR x GOLDWYN) Holstein Canada recognized the following Semex sire for Class Extra, which requires elite standards for both production and conformation. WINDY-KNOLL-VIEW PARTNER  (MR BURNS *RDC x DURHAM)
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At Semex, we’re committed to delivering you profitable results. Working with you and listening to your needs directs us, ensuring that our line-up is the most diverse and profitable in the industry. Semex has you covered whether you are looking for outcross bloodlines, newly released daughter proven sires, extremely fertile sires or high reliability second crop sires. And, if you are looking for leading genomic young sires, Semex is certainly where you want to be doing business, as five of the Holstein USA official top 10 TPI Genomic Young sires call Semex home! And, that is Genetics for Life.  High fertility Repromax sires provide immediate results that increase your dairy’s reproductive performance and profitability. As the world’s only international fertility evaluation, Repromax sires offer higher non-return rates and conception rates. Joining this group of fertility leaders following the August evaluations are:   0200HO00578    DE-SU JOCKEY  (Stol Joc x O Man) 0200HO06083    FAVREAUTIERE GAG  (Socrates x Toystory) 0200HO07412    HFK HUMOROUS  (Baxter x Boliver) 0200HO06036    LA PRESENTATION KAMIK  (Baxter x Buckeye) 0200HO02561    SANDY-VALLEY DANON  (Socrates x Shottle) 0200HO02549    SANDY-VALLEY SPARROW  (Planet x Shottle) 0200HO06053    VALLEYVILLE MUSKETEER  (Bonair x Goldwyn)   0200JE00352     HOMETOWN ON THE MONEY  (On Time x Counciller) 0200JE00460     LOUISAND ELVIS  (Biestar x Sambo)       0200JE00466     MOLLY BROOK JARGON  (Blackstone x Fleet)       0200JE00154     PAULLOR CONTENDER  (Connection x By Whom) 0200JE00156     SPRUCE AVENUE FIDELITY  (Legion x ... Read More...

Semex’s patented Immunity+™ sires have a naturally high immune response, and by using them you can improve your herd’s overall health and longevity. The benefits of a high immune responder (HIR) are a healthier dairy animal with less disease, greater response to vaccines and higher quality colostrum. Now, in August, Semex is pleased to release Immunity+ Ayrshire sires and designate its famous Genomax™ sire, 0200HO07450 Amighetti Numero Uno as Immunity+. “We’ve seen a remarkable response to this product,” says Brad Sayles, Semex Vice President Global Marketing. “Dairymen worldwide know that some cows just go unnoticed and they want to breed more just like them. They believe in the science behind Immunity+ and are using them to breed healthier cows and herds.” Joining the proven Immunity+ lineup following the August 2013 genetic evaluations is: 0200HO00560 MONUMENT IMPRESSION (Socrates x Potter) The following Genomax™ bulls are also designated Immunity+: 0200HO07450 AMIGHETTI NUMERO UNO (Man-O-Man x Shottle) 0200HO02886 CLAYNOOK DUNBAR (Lavaman x Bolton) 0200HO03911 COMESTAR SUPERSEDE (Supersonic x Man-O-Man) 0200HO06528 DE-SU NOMINEE (Numero Uno x Massey) 0200HO06448 GEHRKE JOHAN DERAY (Sherac x Plan) 0200HO03901 MARBRI BLAZON (Shamrock x Baxter) 0200HO03883 RMW ANCHOR (Facebook x Goldwyn) 0200HO02938 ROCKYMOUNTAIN LOCHINVAR s(Numero Uno x Super) 0200HO02714 SPRINGWAY CELEBRATE (Man-O-Man x Boliver) 0200HO03876 STANTONS BOOKKEEPER (Bookem x Man-O-Man) 0200JE00384 GUIMO JOEL (Legal x Paramount) And, Semex is pleased to release one exceptional Immunity+ Ayrshire bull: 0200AY00699 KAMOURASKA DECAF (Jupiter x Peterslund) For more information on Semex, Genetics for Life, Immunity+ sires or any of Semex’s brands visit: www.semex.com
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At Semex, we’re committed to delivering you profitable results. Working with you and listening to your needs directs us, ensuring that our line-up is the most diverse and profitable in the industry. Whether you are looking for outcross bloodlines, newly released daughter proven sires, high reliability second crop sires, high fertility sires or the world’s most exciting genomic sires, Semex is your source. And, that is Genetics for Life. High fertility Repromax sires provide immediate results that increase your dairy’s reproductive performance and profitability. As the world’s only international fertility evaluation, Repromax sires offer higher non-return rates and conception rates. Joining this group of fertility leaders following the August evaluations are: 0200HO00578    DE-SU JOCKEY  (Stol Joc x O Man) 0200HO06053    VALLEYVILLE MUSKETEER  (Bonair x Goldwyn) 0200JE00352     HOMETOWN ON THE MONEY  (On Time x Counciller)   Semex’s HealthSmart sires produce quality daughters that are healthier, more fertile and last longer. This means lower costs and additional profitability to the dairy. Semex’s HealthSmart sires including 0200HO00402 Mainstream Manifold and 0200HO05929 Gen-I-Beq Brawler are proven to sire desirable, healthy cows. New to this roster following the August evaluations are: 0200HO06050    BLUENOSE RISINGSTAR  (Stol Joc x Shottle) 0200HO00577    DE-SU AUTHOR (Stol Joc x O Man)       0200HO00578    DE-SU JOCKEY (Stol Joc x O Man)        0200HO06053    VALLEYVILLE MUSKETEER  (Bonair x Goldwyn)    
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Semex’s patented Immunity+™ sires have a naturally high immune response, and by using them you can improve your herd’s overall health and longevity. The benefits of a high immune responder (HIR) is a healthier dairy animal with less disease, greater response to vaccines and higher quality colostrum. Now, in August, Semex is pleased to release Immunity+ Ayrshire sires and designate its famous Genomax™ sire, 0200HO07450 Amighetti Numero Uno as Immunity+.

“We’ve seen a remarkable response to this product,” says Brad Sayles, Semex Vice President Global Marketing. “Dairymen worldwide know that some cows just go unnoticed and they want to breed more just like them. They believe in the science behind Immunity+ and are using them to breed healthier cows and herds.”

Joining the proven Immunity+ lineup following the August 2013 genetic evaluations is:


0200HO00560 MONUMENT IMPRESSION (Socrates x Potter)


The following Genomax™ bulls are also designated Immunity+:


0200HO07450 AMIGHETTI NUMERO UNO (Man-O-Man x Shottle)
0200JE00384 GUIMO JOEL (Legal x Paramount)


For more information on Semex, Genetics for Life, Immunity+ sires or any of Semex’s brands visit: www.semex.com



 
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