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Semex is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Board of Directors. Jean-François Morin (CIAQ) will serve as President, assisted by Curtis McNeil (EastGen) as Vice President, and Executive Member Jean Bissonnette (CIAQ).

Semex is comprised of three Partner Owners: WestGen, CIAQ (Centre d'insémination artificielle du Québec) and EastGen. As a leading global genetic 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.

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Standing L – R: Steve Fraser (EastGen); Jean Bissonnette (CIAQ) Executive Member of the Board; Jim Ross (WestGen); Amanda Jeffs (EastGen); Josée Charron (CIAQ); Tony Van Garderen (WestGen); Tom Pasco (EastGen); and Michel Frigon (CIAQ)
Seated L - R: Jean-François Morin (CIAQ) President; and Curtis McNeil (EastGen) Vice-President 
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Dairy producers are praising the EXCELmin line of essential trace mineral supplements to help aid the health and productivity of their calves and cows. Stressful periods, which can cause cattle to lose appetite and reduce rumination—leading to health and productivity setbacks—can be aided with these affordable
products. In addition to being cost-effective, they’re easy to administer. The EXCEL Calf, EXCEL Rush, and EXCEL Force 5 products, now available from EastGen, come in a highly
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Les producteurs laitiers font l’éloge de la gamme de suppléments d’oligominéraux essentiels EXCELmin qui contribuent à la santé et à la productivité de leurs veaux et vaches. Des périodes de stress, qui peuvent causer une perte d’appétit et une baisse de rumination menant à des problèmes de santé et de productivité,
peuvent être traitées grâce à ces produits abordables. En plus d’être économiques, ils sont faciles à administrer. Les produits EXCEL Calf, EXCEL Rush et EXCEL Force 5, maintenant
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Since 2023, EastGen’s AI School has been expertly led by Sam Buschbeck, EastGen AI Trainer. Sam brings years of hands-on experience, having instructed students from Thunder Bay to Newfoundland, and regularly teaching at Ridgetown College, MacDonald College, and the University of Guelph’s pre-veterinary students. Before stepping into this role, Sam spent eight years as an AI technician, making him uniquely qualified
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Depuis 2023, l’École d’IA d’EastGen est dirigée de manière experte par Sam Buschbeck, formateur en IA d’EastGen. Sam possède des années d’expérience pratique, ayant enseigné à des étudiants de Thunder Bay à Terre-Neuve, et enseignant régulièrement à des étudiants en médecine vétérinaire au Collège Ridgetown, au Collège Macdonald et à l’Université de Guelph. Avant d’assumer ce rôle, Sam a travaillé pendant huit ans comme technicien en IA, ce qui le rend particulièrement qualifié pour diriger un programme complet
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Boviteq is pleased to announce that Nosawa, a longstanding partner of Semex for over 40 years, will serve as our In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) partner, bringing the world’s best advanced reproductive solutions to Japanese cattlemen.

“Nosawa and Semex have had a long-standing tradition of delivering the very best genetics to Japan,” says Melissa Bowers, Semex Vice President, Embryo Division. “Our partnership has brought some of the world’s greatest genetics to Japan. With the addition of IVF, we’re solidifying our commitment to each other and the Japanese producer.”  

This addition will allow the Japanese dairy and beef producers to access Boviteq’s industry-leading products and services.  

“It was 1984 when Nosawa first started to import frozen semen as a pioneer in Japan,” says Kiichiro Nosawa, President of Nosawa & Co., Ltd. “It is our great honor to introduce Boviteq technology to Japan this year on the heels of celebrating our 40th anniversary of importing semen to Japan. It is widely known that imported frozen semen has significantly improved the quality of dairy cows in Japan. We are confident that Boviteq’s IVF technology is the future and will contribute to further genetic development here in Japan.”

IVF operations will be located at the Nosawa laboratory in Hokkaido, and training, information, and technology transfer will begin in February.

“This is an extremely exciting time for us and our partners, Nosawa,” says Bowers. “Japan has an extremely strong genetic base, and with the addition of IVF, their genetic improvement opportunity is limitless!”

 

 

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Boviteq is excited to announce the installation of the Boviteq Blue Box™ in Australia!

This addition will allow the Australian dairy and beef markets to access Boviteq’s industry-leading products and services.  

“Our team is very excited by the opportunity to launch Boviteq to Australian dairy and beef producers in 2025," says Semex Australia General Manager Tyson Shea. "Australia has seen rapid growth and demand for IVF services recently, and we look forward to working closely with customers to develop and implement their own IVF strategies. Boviteq is a global leader in IVF, and by combining it with other Semex solutions, we will bring a total solutions approach to our clients, establishing Semex and Boviteq as Australian market leaders."

The Boviteq Blue Box arrived at the Semex Australian Pty office in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, earlier in October. Since then, the Boviteq Team has been working on final installations, conducting rigorous quality control testing, and implementing Boviteq’s strict standards. 

“In 2025, Australian producers will have a new choice for IVF,” says Melissa Bowers, Semex Vice President, Embryo Division. “We have proven our ability to lead the industry in IVF production regardless of how you measure success. Our clients globally, through our wholly owned labs and licensees, see the Boviteq Difference, and we’re proud to say that we’re growing, bringing IVF to commercial, dairy, and beef clients worldwide.”

"We aim to create value and strengthen our relationships with existing Semex customers while attracting new business and growth opportunities through Boviteq," says Shea.

Dairymen can find out more at International Dairy Week on Wednesday, January 22, at 1:30 PM as Melissa Bowers presents a seminar titled “Boviteq: Advanced IVF Solutions - Let’s Go Further, Faster.”
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At Holmdale Holsteins, located near Elmwood, ON, embryo purchases are central to accelerating genetic improvement. The farm’s strategic focus is on enhancing its herd through careful genetic investments, aimed at long-term progress and
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