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QUEENSLAND STATE FINAL TWO YEAR OLD 1st:  Bevandale Roylane Prima, J. Bevan & Family , Bevandale Holsteins, Ravenshoe 2nd:  Leader Hialexander Satin-ET, T. & M. Deans, Leader Holsteins, Oakey 3rd:  Anne Well Lou Beauty, Black & Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Monto 4th:  Ourway Denzel Jackie 263, C. & S. Daley, Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 5th:  Showcase Goldwyn Jackie-ET, D. Brown, Showcase Holsteins, Kenilworth 6th:  Burnleigh Atwood Denise, P. Rough, Burnleigh Holsteins, Kenilworth   THREE YEAR OLD 1st:  Ourway Boliv Jackie 225-Twin, C. & S. Daley, Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 2nd:  Showcase Pronto Debbine-ET, D. Brown, Showcase Holsteins, Kenilworth 3rd:  Anne Well Lancer Calamity, Black & Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Monto 4th:  Gleneriffe Lancelot Cristin, I. & C. Scott, Gleneriffe Holsteins, Nanango 5th:  Amalu Carter 1464, Kennedy Family, Amalu Holsteins, Conondale 6th:  Tamrock Shottle Felicity, Dennis Family, Tamrook Holsteins, Tamrookum       FOUR YEAR OLD 1st:  Ourway Blackstar Jackie 205-ET, C. & S. Daley, Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 2nd:  Anne Well Wild Calamity-Twin, Black & Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Monto 3rd:  Anne Well Juggler Marlene, Black 7 Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Motto 4th:  Ourway Donante Jackie 209, C. & S. Daley,  Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 5th:  Leader MrSam Shania-ET, . T. & M. Deans, Leader Holstein, Oakey 6th:  Burnleigh Carshot Denise, . P. Rough, Burnleigh Holstein, Kenilworth   FIVE YEAR OLD 1st:  Anne Well Outside Nancy, Black & Gold Dairies, Anne Well Holsteins, Nanango 2nd:  Albion Park Talent Lasse, R. & T. Gill, Gilbrae Holsteins, Pittsworth 3rd:  Ourway Dundee Jackie 192, C. & S. Daley, Ourway Holsteins, Millaa Millaa 4th:  Baron Bella Bossiron Fairy, F. & D. ... Read More...

NEW SOUTH WALES STATE FINAL   TWO YEAR OLD 1st:  Strongbark Atwood Candy, J. Strong, Strongbark Holsteins, Albion Park 2nd:  Kamilaroi Jasper Alecia-ET, Kamilaroi Holsteins, Mittagong   THREE YEAR OLD 1st:  Murribrook Talent Robina, M. Sowter, Murribrook Holsteins, Moss Vale 2nd:  Austral Eden Sanchez Marie, M. & J. Jeffery, Austral Eden Holsteins, Gladstone   FOUR YEAR OLD 1st:  Wyoming Debbiejo Blue, A.S.R. Shearer & Son, Wyomng Holsteins, Singleton 2nd:  Calderwood Drake Joyce, M. Finch, Finch Family Partnership, Calderwood Holsteins, Albion Park   FIVE YEAR OLD 1st:  Glenalbas Dundee Faith-Twin, A.F. Garratty Pty Ltd, Glenalbas Holsteins, Nowra 2nd:  Oxley Vale Dinkum Pie, Moxey Farms Pty Ltd, Moxey Farms Holsteins, Gooloogong   MATURE 1st:  Oxley Vale Durham Ingrid-ET, A. & Z. Polson, Oxley Vale Holsteins, Oxley Island 2nd:  Snowdale Jewels Ragtime, Kamilaroi Holsteins, Mittagong 
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Semex and The Cenatte Group in Brazil are pleased to announce the establishment of a joint venture that enhances the strengths of both companies. Located in Pedro Leopoldo, MG, Brazil, Cenatte is one of the world’s leading biotechnology and bovine reproduction companies, working to increase beef and dairy client productivity for nearly 30 years. Enjoying excellent client satisfaction levels, Cenatte provides embryo transfer services, in vitro fertilization and genetic solutions, all now available through Semex Brazil. As both companies are dedicated to providing their customers and partners with the most innovative genetic solutions and technologies available, Cenatte aligns well with Semex’s global strategies and beliefs, and is well supported for future growth. “We are excited about partnering with Cenatte and its people,” says Paul Larmer, Semex Chief Executive Officer. “We know that we’re living in a global marketplace and we’re looking beyond our borders in order to provide leading genetic solutions. Cenatte will be integrated with our North American in vitro fertilization technologies, further strengthening our product line while offering the most up-to-date technologies to our Brazilian customers. We’re looking forward to working with our colleagues at Cenatte as one of our global partners, developing long-lasting and profitable herds for our clients. We believe that this is Genetics for Life and a key part of our vision and mission.” For more information on Semex, Genetics for Life or any of Semex’s suite of genetic solutions please visit www.semex.com
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Semex is pleased to announce that Harry Schuiling and Zoltan Veres will be joining its newly expanded Global Business Development Team as Sales Managers effective early 2014. 

"We truly believe that people are our most important asset," says Paul Larmer, Semex Chief Executive Officer. "And, we're very excited to have these two gentlemen be promoted within our global organization to these new positions. Both have an exceptional history with the Semex family and we're pleased that they will be joining our global management team to further our growth strategies worldwide."

Harry Schuiling has served as the Operational Manager at Semex-Holland B.V. since 1997. He has been instrumental in building and establishing this organization as a genetic leader in Holland, Belgium and Denmark, providing strategic marketing and sales programs. These programs have resulted in growth, successful partnerships and profitable joint ventures. Prior to joining Semex-Holland B.V. Harry worked for a competing genetic company as a senior manager and was a veteran classifier for the Dutch Herdbook, classifying more than 10,000 cows annually. 

Zoltan Veres has been the Managing Director of Génbank-Semex Hungary Ltd. since 2002. During his tenure, Génbank-Semex Hungary has grown to be the market leader, being named the #1 Cattle Breeding Company in Hungary on the 2014 Golden List. Recently, Zoltan oversaw this facility's expansion that will allow it to accommodate 200 bulls under the Semex Gold Standard™ for collection, processing and distribution throughout the world. 

Working across territories, both gentlemen will work alongside John McDougall and Gordon Miller, two of Semex's Directors International Sales & Business Development. Harry will focus on Asian and European markets, while Zoltan will work in Central and Eastern European markets.  
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Semex firmly believes that the best genetics are where you find them. With this in mind, Semex geneticists have been actively sourcing genetics well beyond North America’s borders for years. This sourcing has netted impressive results and the Semex facility located in Mezőhegyes, Hungary has been expanded to meet increasing housing, collection, processing and distribution needs.

“A prime example of finding exceptional genetics outside of North America is certainly the world’s genomic superstar, 0200HO07450 Amighetti Numero Uno,” says Pierre Laliberte, Semex Senior Vice President, Genetics & Research. “Born in Italy, Numero Uno ranked as the world’s #1 genomic sire longer than any other to date. His sixth dam was the result of an embryo imported from the US and through the continuous use of
top sires, the world’s first genomic giant was born.”

The new facility increases housing and collection capacity from 140 to 200 bulls, while also ensuring all European bulls are cared for in facilities that are governed by Semex’s stringent Gold Standard™ requirements for housing, production and distribution.

“The expanded Hungary facility solidifies Semex’s position in the European market,” says Robert McRae, Semex Vice President, Global Operations. “Having these bulls housed in the European Union (EU), and following the EU market health regulations, provides us with a product eligible for global distribution and offer us an enviable biosecurity advantage.”

“We’re genotyping more than 1500 European Holstein young sires a year,” says Laliberte. “This new facility will allow us to house nearly 200 bulls in state-of-the-art facilities and meet the growing demand for our Genomax™ product line.”
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Semex's latest video titled, 'Genetic Solutions For Life' is now available on Semex's Youtube channel by clicking here.

This video is an amazing piece that showcases how Semex believes in Genetics for Life, and how we believe that our people, our partnerships and our research will create discoveries and will help feed the world's growing population. 
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As one of the dairy industry’s ‘must attend’ events of November, the 91st edition of the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair did not disappoint for Semex.

Prominent at the show, the Semex display was full of activity, as guests from Canada and dozens of countries worldwide discovered Semex’s products and services designed to increase dairy profitability including:


Immunity+™: A 2013 Dairy Herd Management Innovation Award Winner, Royal visitors were extremely interested in Semex's patented Immunity+ sires that have a naturally high immune response and will improve the health of the next generation 
SemexWorks™: Hundreds of visitors stepped up to our interactive station and used this simple touch, step-by-step process that helps them define their own genetic strategy 
Semex Premier™ Daughters: One of the most popular displays each year at the entire Royal, Semex showcased the following sires that offer genetics with both profitability and longevity:

0200HO00546 DE-SU BOWMAN: HealthSmart™ & Calving Ease™
0200HO05929 GEN-I-BEQ BRAWLER (2): HealthSmart & Robot Ready™
0200HO03648 DOMICOLE CHELIOS: Repromax™, Calving Ease & Show Time™
0200HO05592 CRACKHOLM FEVER: HealthSmart, Calving Ease, Robot Ready & Show Time
0200HO02399 OCONNORS JAY
0200HO05575 GILLETTE JORDAN: HealthSmart & Calving Ease
0200HO02600 O-BEE KRUSADER: HealthSmart & Calving Ease
0200HO05630 COMESTAR LAVANGUARD: Calving Ease, Robot Ready & Show Time
0200HO05584 FLEURY MATHYS: HealthSmart & Calving Ease
0200HO05567 R-E-W SEAVER: Immunity+™, Repromax, HealthSmart & Show Time
0200HO02137 PINE-TREE SID: Repromax & Show Time





“Semex and Genetics for Life™ is about genetic solutions, our commitment to research & development, developing long-lasting, profitable herds and lifelong partnerships,” says Brad Sayles, Semex Vice President Global Marketing. “All of this was front and center at the Royal, and dairymen from around the world were very impressed with ... Read More...

On the heels of a remarkable World Dairy Expo and an impressive show season, Semex’s Show Time™ sires once again demonstrated their prowess in Toronto last week at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, with three breed champions competing for Supreme Champion accolades!

Impressively 200HO sires were on the top side of the pedigree in 58% of all animals shown by 24 different sires. Impressively, 93 of these placed in the top 10 of their classes, 52 were in the top five, 12 were class winners and seven captured champion titles! With a career like no other, Braedale Goldwyn continued his dominance of the National Canadian Holstein Show, capturing the Premier Sire Banner, siring 27% of the entire show as well as seven class winners. For the fourth consecutive year, a Goldwyn daughter was named Grand & Senior Champion Female as 1st place 4 Yr Old, Robrook Goldwyn Cameron, captured the blanket of roses and was named Best Udder of Show. 


Other Goldwyn winnings include:




Comestar Larion Goldwyn, 1st Fall Calf & Res. Jr Champion
Cobequid Goldwyn Bayonet, 1st Winter Yearling
Belfast Goldwyn Lasenza, 1st Jr 2 Yr Old
Cookview Goldwyn Monique, 2nd 4 Yr Old & Res Grand & Res Sr Champion
Ms Goldwyn Alana, 1st 5 Yr Old & Hon. Mention Grand & Sr Champion
Calbrett Goldwyn Layla, 1st Mature Cow
Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy, 1st Longtime Production Cow
27 Goldwyns placed in the top five of their classes
50 Goldwyns placed in the top 10 of their classes



The Royal also featured numerous Semex sires that impressed visitors from the heifer classes through the Longtime Production classes. 12 class winners demonstrated Semex’s complete offering from the show’s beginning to its end including:


Goldwyn (7) see above
0200HO03603 Gillette Stanleycup: 1st Winter Calf (Altona Lea Stanleycup Gretzky)
0200HO03501 Gillette Windbrook: 1st Junior Yearling (Rotaly Windbrook ... Read More...

 As one of the dairy industry's 'must attend' events of November, the 91st edition of the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair did not disappoint for Semex. Prominent at the show, the Semex display was full of activity, as guests from Canada and dozens of countries worldwide discovered Semex's products and services designed to increase dairy profitability including: Immunity+™: A 2013 Dairy Herd Management Innovation Award Winner, Royal visitors were extremely interested in Semex's patented Immunity+ sires that have a naturally high immune response and will improve the health of the next generation SemexWorks™: Hundreds of visitors stepped up to our interactive station and used this simple touch, step-by-step process that helps them define their own genetic strategy     Semex Premier™ Daughters: One of the most popular displays each year at the entire Royal, Semex showcased the following sires that offer genetics with both profitability and longevity: 0200HO00546 DE-SU BOWMAN: HealthSmart™ & Calving Ease™ 0200HO05929 GEN-I-BEQ BRAWLER (2): HealthSmart & Robot Ready™ 0200HO03648 DOMICOLE CHELIOS: Repromax™, Calving Ease & Show Time™ 0200HO05592 CRACKHOLM FEVER: HealthSmart, Calving Ease, Robot Ready & Show Time 0200HO02399 OCONNORS JAY 0200HO05575 GILLETTE JORDAN: HealthSmart & Calving Ease 0200HO02600 O-BEE KRUSADER: HealthSmart & Calving Ease 0200HO05630 COMESTAR LAVANGUARD: Calving Ease, Robot Ready & Show Time 0200HO05584 FLEURY MATHYS: HealthSmart & Calving Ease 0200HO05567 R-E-W SEAVER: Immunity+™, Repromax, HealthSmart & Show Time 0200HO02137 PINE-TREE SID: Repromax & Show Time "Semex and Genetics for Life™ is about genetic solutions, our commitment to research & development, developing long-lasting, profitable herds and lifelong partnerships," says Brad Sayles, Semex Vice ... Read More...

  On the heels of a remarkable World Dairy Expo and an impressive show season, Semex’s Show Time™ sires once again demonstrated their prowess in Toronto last week at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, with three breed champions competing for Supreme Champion accolades! Impressively 200HO sires were on the top side of the pedigree in 58% of all animals shown by 24 different sires. Impressively, 93 of these placed in the top 10 of their classes, 52 were in the top five, 12 were class winners and seven captured champion titles! With a career like no other, Braedale Goldwyn continued his dominance of the National Canadian Holstein Show, capturing the Premier Sire Banner, siring 27% of the entire show as well as seven class winners. For the fourth consecutive year, a Goldwyn daughter was named Grand & Senior Champion Female as 1st place 4 Yr Old, Robrook Goldwyn Cameron, captured the blanket of roses and was named Best Udder of Show.      Other Goldwyn winnings include: Comestar Larion Goldwyn, 1st Fall Calf & Res. Jr Champion Cobequid Goldwyn Bayonet, 1st Winter Yearling Belfast Goldwyn Lasenza, 1st Jr 2 Yr Old Cookview Goldwyn Monique, 2nd 4 Yr Old & Res Grand & Res Sr Champion Ms Goldwyn Alana, 1st 5 Yr Old & Hon. Mention Grand & Sr Champion Calbrett Goldwyn Layla, 1st Mature Cow Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy, 1st Longtime Production Cow 27 Goldwyns placed in the top five of their classes 50 Goldwyns placed in the top 10 of their classes The Royal also featured numerous Semex sires that impressed visitors from the heifer classes through the Longtime Production classes. 12 class winners demonstrated Semex’s complete offering from the show’s beginning to its end including: Goldwyn (7) see above 0200HO03603 Gillette Stanleycup: 1st Winter Calf (Altona Lea Stanleycup Gretzky) 0200HO03501 Gillette Windbrook: 1st Junior Yearling (Rotaly Windbrook ... Read More...