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Vi har lavet en opsummering af de nye avlsværdital på LPI og TPI-basis.   LPI Canada highlights (brugstyre) #1 Westcoast Alcove: forbliver den udtalte nummer 1 med 1.746 døtre i Canada: 3.795 LPI, 2.649 kg mælk, 153 kg fedt med +0,40%, 103 kg protein med +0,10% og 9 eksteriør. #4 Boldi v Gymnast: fortsætter sit høje niveau med 3612 LPI. #6 Pine-Tree-I Pursuit: første rigtige avlsværdi i Canada med 3.574 LPI.  #8 Satantons Alligator: nu med mere end 1.000 døtre i Canada og forbliver høj med 3.501 LPI og +14 eksteriør. Andre interessante høje LPI-tyre Melarry Fuel: 3381 LPI med 1.990 kg mælk og + 11 eksteriør Wilder Mark *RF: 3.337 LPI Westcoast Randall: 3.323 LPI Westcoast Yamaska: 3.304 LPI Progenesis Positive: 3.258 LPI Top eksteriør i Canada (brugstyre) #1 Walnutlawn Sidekick: +16 #2 Stantons Alligator: +14 #2 OH-River-Syc Crushabull: +14 #1 Yvertyr: Claynook Dealmaker : +14   TPI USA Highlights (brugstyre) Pine-Tree-I Pursuit: 2.917 TPI og 6,5 holdbarhed Progenesis Giunness: 2.958 TPI og højeste Semex tyr Silveridge Einstein: 2.839 TPI med 1.182 kg mælk og 5,2 holdbarhed Siemers Darwin: 2.800 TPI Sandy Valley Challenger: 2.791 TPI Sandy Valley Batman: 2.786 TPI
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Ten years ago Semex released the best brand for health selection in dairy cattle genetics and now, we’re releasing the next generation of Immunity+ with August genetic evaluations!   “We’ve taken Immunity and brought it to a whole new level, with a full proof and a unique approach, that makes it hands down the most effective means to make gains in animal health,” says Jay Shannon, Vice President Semex Solutions and Marketing.   Over the past 10 years dairymen worldwide have seen the real advantages of using Immunity+ sires. It is highly heritable, has a huge economic impact, provides for higher quality colostrum and daughters are shown to have 29% less disease.   Now, all Semex sires will receive an index for Immunity and Calf Immunity, making it even easier to make health selection. The ‘next generation’ of Immunity+ optimally combines Immune Response (Antibody Mediated Immune Response, Cell Mediated Immune Response and Nitric Oxide), as well as a composite of publicly available disease traits sourced from CDCB, Lactanet and Zoetis. This ensures resulting animals can both mount a strong overall immune response, but also be able to recognize the specific pathogens that cause the costliest diseases on dairies.   The index has a mean of 100, and a standard deviation of 5, with proofs generally ranging from 85-115. Immunity+ bulls will be designated as being superior transmitters of high immune response if they have an Immunity Index >= 105 and a Calf Immunity Index >= 100. Additionally, dairymen taking advantage of Semex’s Elevate® genomic testing program will receive two indexes on all tested females, Immunity Index and Calf Immunity Index. These replace the former H(high)-A(average)-L(low) letter codes that were published on tested females.   For additional information on Immunity+ and Semex please visit www.semex.com
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Torsdag den 8. september er du hjertelig velkommen på den fantastiske ejendom Bølkhøj I/S hos familien Cornelissen i Rødekro. Denne virksomhed med over 680 årskøer har været 100% Semex kunde i over 8 år, og vi vil gerne vise dig resultaterne.   Program: Velkomst kl. 11.00 Introduktion og rundvisning med Rene Cornelissen fra Bølkhøj I/S Arbejde med Semex Solutions (Dirk Streefkerk og Luc Libberecht) Sandvasker fra Mavasol til genbrug af sand i stalden   Afslutning er omkring 15.30 Selvfølgelig giver vi dig en velsmagende snack og drinks! Tilmelding er nødvendig og pladserne er begrænsede, tilmeld dig hurtigt via dette link📲
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Køer er vores passion, det gælder ikke kun for Semex, men også for alle mælkeproducenter. Og det vil vi gerne udstråle, ikke kun i sektoren, men også længere ud. Denne passion har været med os i 25 år nu. Og med stor stolthed viser vi det gerne frem til alle. Derfor har vi nu designet et magnetisk klistermærke, der kan klistres på forskellige steder for at dele denne passion; på traktoren, bilen, køleskabet osv. I den kommende periode uddeler vi disse magnetiske klistermærker, det sker gennem vores avlsspecialister/din avlsrådgiver på de kommende messer. Så kom og mød os og sæt et klistermærke på dig med stolthed, hvor du vil! For at gøre det endnu sjovere, så det også smitter af på andre, beder vi dig dele det mest originale sted med os. Ved at bære dette klistermærke det mest originale sted for at vise alle denne stolthed, har vi en særlig præmie i tankerne: en unik malet tyre-statue *Giveawayen løber indtil næste avlsværdital: 9. august 2022
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Boviteq is extremely excited to announce the opening of several new licensee locations worldwide. Strategically selected, these new IVF partners combine local intelligence with Boviteq knowledge to deliver clients globally with the industry’s leading IVF services.

Now, clients in Switzerland at Swissgenetics, in France at Evolution, in Western Canada at Bow Valley Genetics, in Italy at Embryovet and in the UK via Paragon Vet Ltd have access to Boviteq’s world-leading technology and services.

“With the global growth in IVF services and the extreme demand we’ve seen for Boviteq worldwide Swissgenetics, Evolution, Bow Valley Genetics, EmbryoVet and Paragon were all logical choices,” says Dany-Pierre Rondeau, Semex Vice President, Embryo Division. “Each brings their own excellent service and client relationships, along with a quality first philosophy that meshes with our own. As producers turn to embryos and IVF for the fastest genetic gain, Boviteq is a real game changer. Our goal is to expand in key markets, bringing worldwide access to Boviteq’s IVF technology.”

"Over the past several months our staff in Saint-Hyacinthe has been working hard to train and accredit staff at each location on our standard operating procedures, techniques and attention to detail,” says Rondeau. “We have no doubt that the quality and service we’re known for is now available in Switzerland, France, Western Canada, Italy and the UK.”

A division of Semex, Boviteq offers the world’s leading reproductive and genetic solutions to its global clients via its world-class laboratories, ground-breaking research and exceptional service.


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Hvert år i april finder en grundlæggende base tilpasning sted i Canada, hvilket betyder at alle tyre falder i næsten alle egenskaber (på grund af stigende basis). For eksempel ved produktion er den genetiske udvikling 107 kg mælk, så det er hvor meget tyrene falder ved de samme avlsværdier. Også ved eksteriør øges det med 0,83 og 0,97 ved yver. De fleste tyre vil derfor miste 1 point på deres eksteriørtal. Dette er en selvfølge at tage højde for, når der studeres nye tal.   I Canada har vi igen fået gode resultater, med især en bekræftelse af gode Semex tyre. Alcove ligger fortsat solidt i spidsen og gennem sine sønner og døtre har han også stor indflydelse på de højeste tyre på den genomiske liste.   Westcoast Alcove (Duke x MVP), en ekstrem god ydelses-tyr med meget solidt eksteriør. Alcove døtre er ikke store, men især brede. Pine-Tree-I Pursuit (Imax x Profit), høje produktioner med pæn ydelse og med gode procenter. Tidligere nr.1 TPI, nu nummer 5. Boldi V Gymnast (Doorsopen x Jabir), god ydelse, bliver ved med at stige. Tilfredse brugere. Stantons Alligator (Kingboy x McCutchen), god ydelse med super eksteriør. Stærke køer med godt yver. Progenesis Moose (Eugenio x Profit), tyr med gode solide NVI tal. Melarry Fuel (Duke x Kingboy), han fortsætter med at imponere med sine døtre, der kun bliver bedre og bedre. Boldi V Aptitude (Davinci x Epic), vidunderlig allrounder, leverer smukke og produktive køer med godt yver. Lindenright Apps (Applicable x Superman), ligesom sin far, kendt for godt yver. De første døtre bliver allerede malket i Holland og DK. 3star OH Ranger red (Rubels x Salvatore), stadig en super tyr hos Semex. Westcoast Almamater (Alcove x Montana), højeste Alcove-søn fra en ... Læs mere...

Semex is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 Board of Directors with one new member, Jean Bissonnette, joining the Board, replacing outgoing director Mariette Gagnon, representing Centre d'insémination artificielle du Québec (CIAQ).   Phil MacLean will continue to serve as President of the Board (EastGen), assisted by Vice President Jean-François Morin (CIAQ) and Executive Member Curtis McNeil (EastGen). Other members of the Board of Directors include: Normand Barriault (CIAQ); Richard Lagacé (CIAQ); Gerrit Wensink (EastGen); Jean Bissonnette (CIAQ); Tom Pasco (EastGen); and James Ross (WestGen); Tony Van Garderen (WestGen).     Semex is comprised of three Owners: WestGen, CIAQ (Centre d'insémination artificielle du Québec) and EastGen. As a leading global genetics company, Semex is focused on providing our clients with the solutions, innovations and technologies that positively impact their lives, as well as the lives of the animals on their operations and within our global community. This is Genetics for Life, our guiding compass.     Photo Caption: Top from L to R: Phil MacLean, Jean-François Morin, Curtis McNeil; Middle from L to R: Normand Barriault, Jean Bissonnette, Tony Van Garderen; Bottom from L to R: Richard Lagacé, Gerrit Wensink, Tom Pasco, James Ross.  
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Semex and Boviteq, are excited to announce a partnership started in the Fall of 2021 with world-renown breeders Ferme Jacobs of Cap-Santé, Quebec.   Ferme Jacobs is shifting much of their milk production herd to a state-of-the-art robotic facility for 300+ cows. Being focused on genetic improvement, Semex and Boviteq are pleased to team up with them, utilizing Semex solutions such as Elevate® genomic testing and IVF services from Boviteq. Together, we’re developing a genetic strategy that maximizes genetic gain, producing elite male and female calves, as well as overall herd genetic improvement to meet their future growth strategies.   “We are so pleased to be working more closely with Ferme Jacobs,” said Brad Sayles, Semex Chief Operating Officer. “They’re working hard to invest in their breeding program to not only develop their famous show herd, but also to develop productive, healthy cows that work well in modern management environments. They’re extremely passionate breeders, and excellent ambassadors for the dairy industry, so assisting them in their genetic strategy to reach these goals is certainly an opportunity we’re excited about. Thierry Laberge, Product Development Specialist as well as Semex’s entire genetic team and Pier-Olivier Lehoux, Ciaq Consulting Representative who will work with them to establish objectives, utilizing Semex sires to produce bulls for Semex and elite females for themselves.”   “Additionally, they will be utilizing Boviteq’s world-leading embryo production platform and IVF technologies to maximize embryo production and reproductive performance,” says Sayles.
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Semex and Nedap have strengthened and expanded their successful partnership. The Semex ai24® program with Nedap technology is now available in more countries, enabling dairy farmers to significantly improve their herd performance and profitability.

Semex ai24, which monitors the reproduction, health and location of cows, has been offered with Nedap technology in a growing amount of key dairy regions since 2008. The successful results that dairy farmers experience from Semex ai24 technology within the program and the related high level of customer satisfaction has led to this expansion.

"Striving for efficiency and precision management for its clients, Semex is excited to offer Nedap technology to even more markets through its Semex ai24 program. Nedap has already been a trusted partner in many countries around the globe for more than 10 years, with an excellent track record when it comes to improving dairy herd management and performance. Semex clients can take advantage of all the benefits this reliable and innovative technology offers," says Drew Sloan, Semex Sr. Vice President, Sales & Business Development.

Bas Driessen, Sales Manager at Nedap adds, "Nedap is proud of the many years of collaboration with Semex. The value that Semex adds for dairy farmers through the ai24 program with Nedap technology is a crowning achievement. Their improved results and enthusiasm are the main proof of our successful partnership. We are therefore thrilled to expand the collaboration partnership with Semex." 

Semex is comprised of three Partner Owners: WestGen, CIAQ (Centre d'insémination artificielle du Québec) and EastGen. As a leading global genetics company, Semex is focused on providing our clients with the solutions, innovations and technologies that positively impact their lives, as well as the lives of the animals on their operations and within our global community. This is Genetics for Life, our guiding ... Læs mere...