Recent Articles
LARMER TO RETIRE AS CEO; MCCREADY SUCCESSOR
Semex, an industry leader in global genetic solutions, announced today that Paul Larmer will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer as part of Semex’s succession plan, effective December 31, 2023.
VIERRA DAIRY AND SEMEX
Vierra Dairy started using early-release sires from Semex in 2016 and was impressed with the program. Just a year later in 2017 a joint venture was formed.
IMMUNITY+® IT WORKS!
For the past decade, Immunity+® has been at the heart of Semex’s solutions. For herds that selected for it intensively, the results have been an economic game changer!
SEMEX AND MILC GROUP ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Semex and Milc group are excited to announce a global partnership providing clients with cutting-edge technology that simplifies dairy management and drives unprecedented efficiencies.
KAPPA CASEIN STRATEGY
Semex’s genomic testing program Elevate® has been giving Kappa Casein genotypes in its genomic test since July 2022, and lately, this has been generating a lot of discussions.
SWISSGENETICS: A 20-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Partnering with industry leaders globally is one of Semex’s strategic objectives. When looking at the world of Brown Swiss, Semex turned to the birthplace of the Braunvieh breed, Switzerland and its Swissgenetics.
PASSION AND CONNECTIONS FUEL SUCCESS
Boviteq Beef Sales Specialist Kane Aegerter grew up in Seward, Nebraska as a fourth-generation Shorthorn cattle producer. His family’s cow/calf operation is home to elite show and production genetics that Kane took to national levels as a junior exhibitor.
RANGER-RED: GLOBAL SUPERSTAR
From the first day, a red bull named Ranger-Red received his first genomic evaluation in March 2020, the industry has been excited by him.
CALF RECUMBENCY
Just before the April 2023 proofs, a new condition impacting Holsteins was announced called Calf Recumbency.
SUSTAINABILITY STARTS WITH SEMEX
The future is full of change and even more significant changes within our industry.
BREED LOW METHANE COWS
Climate change is no longer just a problem that future generations are concerned about… It’s here!
SEMEX'S BEEF PROGRAM & BEEFUP™
Holstein International, February 2023, interview with Semex Beef Sire Analyst, Dennis Serhienko.
WALNUTLAWN FARMS: USING GENOMICS TO BREED FOR TYPE
Adam Zehr loves the Holstein business. Bright, articulate and knowledgeable, this young cowman is always thinking about cows, bulls, matings, genomics, shows and where to go next.
EMBRYOS ARE THE FUTURE
In 2022, no faction of Semex’s business grew more, or was a larger success, than Boviteq.
GROWTH AT HOENHORST FARMS
Continuously improve and grow. That’s a simple description of the business objectives of Hoenhorst Farms Ltd, a family-owned dairy near Innerkip, Ontario, Canada.
BIG PICTURE MANAGEMENT WITH SEMEX SOLUTIONS
Semex Solutions make genetic decisions easy.
TANK INVENTORY
As with any investment in business, correct management is needed to preserve value.
TANK TO TANK TRANSFER
Follow these guidelines to preserve the best possible quality product.
TANK MAINTENANCE
Careful handling of the Semex product (semen or embryos) maintains its integrity and quality.
