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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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The August 2013 LPI & TPI proofs are now online on Semex's website at www.semex.com!

At Semex we look forward to these evaluations, as it gives us the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment of Genetics for Life to our customers worldwide. In August, Semex sires continue to deliver the traits and breeding options dairymen around the world demand.  

Holstein Proven Bulls:


Semex’s #1 New Release Holstein LPI sire: 0200HO00577 De-Su Author (Stol Joc x O Man)
Semex’s #2 New Release Holstein LPI sire: 0200HO00578 De-Su Jockey (Stol Joc x O Man)
Semex’s #1 New Release Holstein TPI sire: 0200HO09225 Ladys-Manor Shane (Auden x Shottle)


Jersey Proven Bulls:


#2 LPI Jersey LPI: 0200JE00463 Gillard Pancho (Legacy x Centurion)
Semex’s #1 New Release Jersey LPI: 0200JE00352 Hometown On The Money (On Time x Counciller)


Ayrshire Proven Bulls:


Semex’s #1 New Release & #2 LPI Ayrshire LPI: 0200AY00699 Kamouraska Decaf (Jupiter x Peterslund)
Semex’s #2 New Release Ayrshire LPI: 0200AY00701 D’Albanel Jurassic (Jupiter x Copper)


To view video footage of many of these new release sires please visit Semex’s 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 August 2013 LPI & TPI proofs are now online on Semex's website at www.semex.com! At Semex we look forward to these evaluations, as it gives us the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment of Genetics for Life to our customers worldwide. In August, Semex sires continue to deliver the traits and breeding options dairymen around the world demand. Holstein Proven Bulls: Semex’s #1 New Release Holstein LPI sire: 0200HO00577 De-Su Author (Stol Joc x O Man) Semex’s #2 New Release Holstein LPI sire: 0200HO00578 De-Su Jockey (Stol Joc x O Man) Semex’s #1 New Release Holstein TPI sire: 0200HO09225 Ladys-Manor Shane (Auden x Shottle) Jersey Proven Bulls: Semex’s #1 New Release Jersey LPI: 0200JE00352 Hometown On The Money (On Time x Counciller) To view video footage of many of these new release sires please visit Semex’s 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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Well-known Australian dairyman Murray Sowter brought two critical qualities to the table when judging the final of the Semex-Holstein Friesian New Zealand On-Farm Competition recently. First mobilised a decade ago, this year’s competition again boasted record entries, including 778 entries from 118 herds throughout the nation. One of the competition’s biggest drawcards for busy farmers has always been that animals are judged (without preparation) on their conformation on-farm — setting it apart from the show-ring, and making the competition accessible for hectic producers. Because of the sheer numbers and logistics involved, entries were first assessed by regional judges. The first two finishers in every class (16 finalists) were then re-appraised over eight days by the national judge — Murray Sowter. New Zealand Holstein Friesian Association (NZHFA) General Manager Cherilyn Watson, said she was thrilled to see entry numbers spike again this year, despite the challenging season. “The entries always enforce the event’s popularity,” Cherilyn said. “It has been well supported by the New Zealand members, Semex and the NZHFA. All three groups have worked together to build a competition that today carries significant credibility.” Officials used Skype at the well-attended finals awards evening at the NZHFA’s annual conference at Invercargill in June to include comments from Murray, who had returned to Australia.   Cows that work hard and look good Murray runs the high-profile Murribrook Holstein stud at Moss Vale in New South Wales. At the recent Sydney Royal Easter Show, Murribrook won Grand Champion Holstein, all three Intermediate Championships, and Premier Breeder and Exhibitor. However, Murray is also just as respected for the shrewd way he runs his business — where the dollar is king. His ultimate respect for the bottom line, combined with his equal passion for cows that look good ... Read More...

Semex is extremely excited to announce the opening of Boviteq operations in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

Semex’s research and development arm, L’Alliance Boviteq, located in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, is world-renown for both its research and bovine embryo work. For decades, producers from coast to coast in both Canada and the USA have benefited from and looked to Boviteq as their source for reproductive excellence.

Now, with a world-class, state-of-the-art IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) facility open in Madison, Wisconsin, Boviteq is excited to offer Semex and its American clients a laboratory specializing in IVF for the commercial, elite and beef markets. 

“We plan to bring the standards that made us successful in Canada to the USA market,” says André Barnabé, L’Alliance Boviteq Chief Executive Officer. “IVF is a complex process and we consider success to be a true partnership with veterinarians and producers. This is the best way to provide optimum results to the customer.”

“However, we will not be housing cows for breeders,” says Barnabé. “Instead we will be working with and training our clients’ vets to our protocols. They will conduct the OPU (Ovum Pick Up) for their customers. These OPUs will be sent to our lab and we will either ship back fresh embryos or freeze them.”

Limited work has already begun with vet clinics and dairies nationwide, offering Semex customers valuable IVF solutions in both the commercial and elite genetic sectors. Those interested in exploring IVF solutions on their dairy should contact their Semex Genetic Consultant.
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