Semex's Growing Global Selection Program Drives Expansion of Hungarian Facility
Semex firmly believes that the best genetics are where you findthem. With this in mind, Semex geneticists have been actively sourcing genetics wellbeyond North Americas borders for years. This sourcing has netted impressive resultsand the Semex facility located in Mezőhegyes, Hungary has been expanded to meetincreasing housing, collection, processing and distribution needs.
A prime example of finding exceptional genetics outside of North America is certainlythe worlds genomic superstar, 0200HO07450 Amighetti Numero Uno, says PierreLaliberte, Semex Senior Vice President, Genetics & Research. Born in Italy, NumeroUno ranked as the worlds #1 genomic sire longer than any other to date. His sixth damwas the result of an embryo imported from the US and through the continuous use of
top sires, the worlds first genomic giant was born.
The new facility increases housing and collection capacity from 140 to 200 bulls, whilealso ensuring all European bulls are cared for in facilities that are governed by Semexsstringent Gold Standard requirements for housing, production and distribution.
The expanded Hungary facility solidifies Semexs position in the European market,says Robert McRae, Semex Vice President, Global Operations. Having these bullshoused 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 enviablebiosecurity advantage.
Were genotyping more than 1500 European Holstein young sires a year, saysLaliberte. This new facility will allow us to house nearly 200 bulls in state-of-the-artfacilities and meet the growing demand for our Genomax product line.
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