Semex Nyheder

It is with profound sadness that Semex and EastGen announce the passing of a prominent figure in the legacy of our companies. Wilbur Shantz passed away peacefully on the morning of July 19, 2015, at the age of 87.  Born on a farm in Pinehill, Wilmot Township, Wilbur began his career in 1952 as a technician inseminator with the Waterloo Cattle Breeding Association. In 1963 he was named General Manager of that organization. In 1968 (after an amalgamation of the Lambton, Waterloo and Central Cattle Breeding associations), Wilbur was chosen for the role of Operations Manager of United Breeders Inc. (UBI), Guelph, Ontario. Recognized for his great leadership skills and business sense, he was appointed General Manager of UBI in 1985, a role he continued to fulfill until his retirement in 1992. Well-respected within the A.I. industry, Wilbur served on several boards of directors and was past president of the Ontario Association of Animal Breeders (1965 & 1966), Canadian Association of Animal Breeders (1990), and Semex Canada (1992) prior to the forming of The Semex Alliance. Wilbur also assumed the role of Interim General Manager of Semex Canada from 1995-1996. During his distinguished career, Wilbur worked with industry colleagues to develop sophisticated young sire proving programs, and led the industry to build large semen inventories from young sires awaiting proof. The increased availability of top sires enabled Canadian breeders to establish the country as a world leader in genetic material and generated millions of dollars in live cattle and semen exports. He also initiated training courses for Ontario farmers and helped initiate reward incentive programs for herds utilizing breed improvement tools. “Wilbur Shantz will be forever recognized as a leader who was instrumental in building a strong foundation for the Canadian bovine genetics industry that today is recognized as a world leader,” said EastGen General Manager Brian ... Læs mere...

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Semex is pleased to release one of the world’s top available Enforcer sons, 0200HO10258 Sandy-Valley-I Penmanship, a Genomax™, HealthSmart™ and Robot Ready™ sire.

Penmanship ranks as Enforcer’s #2 GTPI son at +2572 and his #1 NM$ son at 728$! Backed by nine generations of VG or EX dams, Penmanship’s dam is a VG-85 Numero Uno, from Pine-Tree Monica Planeta VG-86, with over 30,000 at 2-1 and five VG daughters to date. Penmanship’s third dam is Pine-Tree Monica Sueal DOM and then Missy Monica VG-85 GMD DOM and Rudy Missy EX-92-3E GMD DOM.

Used as a sire of sons, Penmanship offers excellent 6.0 PL, low 2.75 SCS a 3.7 DPR, +0.09% Pro, 6.0% SCE and solid, breed-pleasing type suited for dairymen everywhere.

The demand for Semex’s Genomax™ genomic young sires has never been higher. We’re working diligently to meet this demand, testing over 6000 young sires in 2014 alone, with only one in seven making the cut and being designated Genomax. 

Ask your Semex representative today about adding Penmanship or any of Semex’s leading genomic young sires in the Genomax lineup today! For additional information on Semex, Genetics for Life, Genomax, HealthSmart, Robot Ready or any of Semex’s products or services visit www.semex.com

 
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Semex er hos mange mennesker kendt for at levere topgenetik til Holstein racen. Hvad mange ikke ved er, at jersey racen også er en væsentlig del af det som vores organisationen kan tilbyde. Den sidste tid har der været stigende interesse for denne race i vores land, og derfor vil vi gerne introducere dig for vores historie. Datter af Sunset Canyon David Semex Alliance har altid testet jersey tyre og det er helt sikkert ikke blevet mindre de sidste par år. For et par siden blev Russel Gammon spurgt om at bygge videre på avlsprogrammet, hvilket han har klaret rigtig godt. I dag har Semex et udvalg af de allerbedste jersey tyre, som følger den gode gamle ”Balanced Bredding” filosofien, som også stadig gælder hos Holstein. Dette betyder at Semex jersey tyre er blandt de bedste hvad angår eksteriør og produktion. Også her har vi et varieret tilbud med genomiske og afprøvede tyre. Ligesom hos Holstein får de genomiske tyre ”Genomax” prædikatet, hvilket er garant for kvalitet. Lencrest On Time Beverly, datter of On Time Kendte navne som David, Beautiful, On time, Blackstone(afprøvet), Joel og Genominator hører til de bedste tyre som kan fås I øjeblikket. En del af disse tyre er også tilgængelig som kønssorteret. Fermar Paramount Joy (Mor til Joel) Interesse for den specielle race? Spørg efter dem hos din avlsrådgiver fra Semex
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Semex is pleased to announce that Lowell Lindsay has been named a National Dairy Shrine Pioneer for 2015.

Each year the National Dairy Shrine honors three or four ‘pioneers’ of the dairy industry. An anonymous selection committee selects these pioneers based on their professional affiliations and activities, civic and community involvement and outstanding contribution to the dairy industry.

“It is a great pleasure and honour to support the nomination of Lowell for the National Dairy Shrine Pioneer Award on behalf of Semex,” says Paul Larmer, Semex Chief Executive Officer. “When I think of Lowell’s career, it is a reflection of this man’s love and passion for our industry, including his career, cows and also his various and significant accomplishments. And, while his career has been highlighted by the sires acquired, the daughters of these bulls will continue to influence our industry well into the future, as will the thousands of keen breeders, showmen, fitters and dairy youth worldwide that have been fortunate enough to learn from one of our industry’s true artists.”

The annual National Dairy Shrine Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, October 1 in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information about the banquet or about students, producers or industry representatives being recognized by National Dairy Shrine, please contact Dr. David Selner, Executive Director, at info@dairyshrine.org
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Navnet Doorman er brændende varmt i øjeblikket, og man må næsten være fra en anden planet, hvis man ikke har hørt om tyren endnu. Denne Genomax tyr har fra starten af været populær hos forskellige landmænd, fra kommercielle kvægavlere til eksteriørelskere. Han er én blandt få tyre som er på ønskelisten hos mange, fordi han virkeligt har alt. En god afstamning med mægtige køer fra morens side, gode tal for produktions, ekstreme fitness egenskaber og sidst men ikke mindst et fantastisk eksteriør. Derudover har hans ældste døtre vundet de store dyrskuer siden sidste år, og mange har bemærket kvaliteten hos disse kvier. Derfor er det tydeligt at se hvorfor Doorman er så populær, men dette betyder desværre at han næsten ikke er tilgængelig. En tyr kan først regnes som en af de helt store tyre, hvis den kan videregive kvaliteterne ikke kun til døtrene men også til sønnerne. Dette kriterium opfyldes også af Doorman, hvor vi allerede nu har flere fantastiske sønner af ham til rådighed, som mere eller mindre ligner faren. Nedunder ses enkelte eksempler. Belfast Doorman Lovestruck, én af dyrskuevinderne fra Doorman Silverridge Endure: Doorman X Snowman Endure kommer fra en kendt kofamilie, og er især kendt for holdbarhed og sundhedsegenskaberne som kunne tyde på at ligge forankret i familien. Med Doorman tilføjes der yderligere eksteriør, hvilket har resulteret i den enestående tyr som Endure er. Meget mælk, gode procenter, top eksteriør (højere end Doorman selv) og fantastiske tal for holdbarhed og celletal. Claynook Tonka: Tonka stammer fra en kofamilie som især er kendt i Canada. På morens side er tyrene Windbrook, Goldwyn, CB Allen, Supersire, Aerostar i afstamningen som giver tiltro. Samtidig har denne tyr også prægtige tal for såvel produktion som eksteriør. En vaskeægte allrounder som passer til mange besætninger. Claynook Talulla Windbrook, moren til Tonka Claynook Raleigh: Doorman X Windbrook Raleigh kommer fra en anden familie end Tonka, men scorer også ... Læs mere...

Semex is pleased to welcome two new members who will serve on its Board of Directors:


Art Pruim representing WestGen
Martin Grégoire representing CIAQ


In 2015-2016 Norm McNaughton (EastGen), will serve as President & Chairman of the Board, assisted by Vice President Gary Bowers (CIAQ) and Executive Member Henry Gisler (WestGen). Other members of the Board of Directors include: Léonard Chabot (CIAQ); Germain Lehoux (CIAQ); Robert Wright (EastGen); Warren MacIntosh (EastGen); and Gerrit Wensink (EastGen).

Semex is comprised of three Partner Owners: WestGen, CIAQ (Centre d’insémination artificielle du Québec) and EastGen.

For more information on Semex, Genetics for Life or any of Semex’s products and services visit www.semex.com 
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De sidste par dage har computerne, som tilhører mennesker der arbejder med avl, haft mange overarbejdstimer. I denne uge offentliggjorde alle beregningscentre verden over de nye avlsværdital. Nu da alt er faldet lidt til ro igen, er det tid til en kort analyse. Hvad angÃ¥r den etablerede del af de afprøvede tyre, sÃ¥som Seaver, Fever, Brawler, Jungle, Tennessee, Musketeer samt andre tyre, lever de alle op til forventningerne.  Disse tyre som har mange malkende døtre, holder godt stand i bølgen af nye tyre som der hele tiden kommer. Udover de allerede kendte afprøvede tyre har vi valgt at sætte et par nye i kataloget. Cangen Pinkman: Dette er en super interessant kvietyr med et fantastisk produktion, er rigtig godt eksteriør og sÃ¥ er han endda Immunity+ tyr. Denne tyr har alle forudsætninger for at komme til at stÃ¥ blandt de ovenstÃ¥ende tyre inden længe.OgsÃ¥ hans afstamning tillader ham at være med:  Superstition X Baxter X Goldwyn pÃ¥ Kamps Hallow Altitude Benjo Pinkman Pepita Duckett-BH Sennet: Denne tyr har en mægtig afstamning med showtyren Atwood som far og en storslÃ¥ende Shottle datter (helsøster er mor til Superpower og Supersonic) som mor. Med en sÃ¥dan afstamning kan der kun forventes et topeksteriør, og dette er præcis hvad Sennet leverer. +15 i eksteriør med fænomenale malkeorganer (+17) samt meget styrke (+12 i dairy strength). Men Sennet er mere end blot en eksteriørtyr, for tallene for produktion viser mere end 1200 liter mælk. Udover er han positiv for hunlig frugtbarhed. Doral Sennet Canada Hos Genomax tyrene er der ogsÃ¥ sket meget nyt. Først og fremmest den nye metode hvorpÃ¥ avlsværditallene bliver beregnet. CDN (det Canadiske beregningscenter) var bevidste om at de genomiske tyre systematisk var blevet overvurderet for sÃ¥vel produktionen som eksteriør, og har derfor besluttet at foretage de nødvendige justeringer. Dette er gode nyheder, for pÃ¥ denne mÃ¥de kan vi bedre sammenligne disse tyre med de ... Læs mere...

In 2013, decades of research and hard work in collaboration with the world-reknown University of Guelph in Canada resulted in the launch of Semex’s Immunity+ sires worldwide.

“Some cows and cow families just do not get sick,” says Semex CEO Paul Larmer. “They go virtually unnoticed in the herd, doing their job day in and day out. Worldwide, dairymen are requesting these sires because they know, just like we know, that it makes sense. And, lowering drug costs and increasing productivity through healthier calves and cows is a goal of all producers everywhere. In 2013, Dairy Herd Management recognized Immunity+ as an Innovative Product of the Year at World Dairy Expo. This was a very definite endorsement from the dairy industry that this technology is truly unique, valuable and a game changer.”

High immune response technology has shown the potential to be one of the more significant innovations in the genetics industry. Producers worldwide are recognizing the value of using Immunity+ sires in their own strategy to improve their herd and animal health.

Joining the proven Immunity+ lineup following the April 2015 genetic evaluation are:


0200HO07447            AMIGHETTI NUMERO DUE : MAN-O-MAN x SHOTTLE
0200HO02753            BROOKVIEW MASTERPIECE : DORCY x BOLIVER
0200HO03772            BRU-DALE SNOWDEN : DESTRY*RC x SHOTTLE
0200HO06320            CANGEN PINKMAN : SUPER x BAXTER
0200HO06313            COMESTAR LAUTAMARCUS : MAN-O-MAN x GOLDWYN
0200HO06362            GEN-I-BEQ BACCHUS : SUPER x ... Læs mere...

Genomic testing over 6000 young sires worldwide, gives Semex’s industry-leading Genomax™ program a decisive edge. Consistently delivering the world’s leading genomic young sires, Semex is proud to debut 0200HO02770 Sully Hart Meridian on the international stage with the April 2015 proof round. With daughter data accumulating, this Repromax™, Calving Ease™ and Show Time™ sire is among the most sought-after sires anywhere.

He joins an elite list, including 0200HO06480 Val-Bisson Doorman and the program’s most famous graduates to date, Facebook and Numero Uno. Both of these bulls continue to reside in the top rankings worldwide, along with 0200HO02698 Misty Springs Supersonic, Millionaire Sire 0200HO00402 Mainstream Manifold and now also 0200HO06267 Gen-I-Beq Lavaman, the #1 PLI sire in the UK.

Genomax™:

Joining this elite group for the first time in April are:




0200AY00768         DES COTEAUX MICHIGAN
0200AY01001         DES COTEAUX REVOLUTION
0200AY01002         DU PETIT BOIS ANIMATE
0200AY01003         FOREVER SCHOON PERFECTER
0200AY01000         D'ALBANEL CRAFTMAN
 
0200HO06623        21GENETICS SHOWCASE
0200HO07836        ALL NURE SOCIETY
0200HO07833        BARCHI TUKO
0200HO10107        BENNER BACKFLIP PP
0200HO10210        BOLDI V ALIANT
0200HO10315        BOLDI V ANTICIPATION
0200HO10259        BOLDI V ARMOUR
0200HO10209        BOLDI V ... Læs mere...