Semex was proud to host a delegation of nine officials from the Xilin Gol League Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bureau from Inner Mongolia and their agent China Hengrui Development (Beijing) Corportation Limited on September 14, 2010. These Chinese delegates met with Paul Larmer, Semex Alliance Chief Executive Officer and Myles Immerkar, Semex Alliance Beef Programs Manager, signing a contract in which the Semex Alliance will provide China with over 100,000 doses of Canadian Simmental semen in 2011. This agreement is the continuation of a long-standing relationship between China and Canada that has seen great success for a number of years, with high quality Semex genetics making a positive impact in the Chinese cattle industry.

In 2009, Semex exported approximately 25,000 doses of Simmental semen to China. This was followed by an additional 50,000 doses in 2010. These genetics are already making a difference in China's beef industry, showcasing increased growth, early maturity and increased milk production. "We truly believe in the power of the balanced Canadian Simmental genetics, and we look forward to continuing to provide the Chinese producer with top quality, profitable genetics," states Immerkar.

Following the contract signing, the group visited bull housing facilities at Gencor, one of the Semex Alliance's Canadian Partners, where the group evaluated several beef bulls including PHS Polled Worldwide 14W. Worldwide will be a major component of Chinese 2011 breeding program. The group also visited the breeders of Worldwide, Prospect Hill Simmentals, at their farm in Granton, Ontario. The Chinese guests toured the farm, saw the Prospect Hill breeding program firsthand and inspected Worldwide's dam, Rolling Acres Fern.

"China's beef industry is on the rise and this was a great opportunity to meet and show the Chinese delegation the power of the Canadian Simmental genetics. Semex is extremely proud and excited to be further developing our partnership with China," says Immerkar.