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EastGen DELEGATE & ALTERNATE DELEGATE elections will be held via mail-in ballot. This nomination may be forwarded by mail or email to the Secretary of the Board (Brian O’Connor) but must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. Email address is brian.oconnor@eastgen.ca

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EastGen members in Zones 2, 5, 8 and 11 are invited to submit nominations for a Director in their respective Zone for a three-year term. Any member seeking election as a director or any current director seeking re-election must file a signed, written nomination (early nomination form attached), co-signed by another member within the same zone. The nomination may be forwarded by mail or email to the Secretary of the Board (Brian O’Connor) and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the last Friday in October (October 31, 2025). Email address is brian.oconnor@eastgen.ca.

Each director shall have attained the age of majority (18 years) and at the time of election.

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Semex Is Pleased To Announce The Appointment of Jon Schefers as the US General Manager, Effective September 22, 2025

A well-respected industry leader, Jon joins the Semex Team with extensive knowledge of our business and expertise in several key areas, including advanced reproductive technologies, genetics, and sales. Jon will lead and align all aspects of the US operation, supporting one of Semex and Boviteq’s largest, most important, and dynamic markets.  

“As our US business continues to grow, we’re continuing to invest in the market, providing support to both our clients and Semex and Boviteq Teams from coast to coast,” says John McDougall, Semex Vice President of Sales. “Adding Jon to our US Team further strengthens our structure, creating even more opportunities for growth in this critical market.”   

With roots on his family’s Minnesota dairy farm and holding a Master’s Degree in Dairy Science, Jon began his career as a Genetics Specialist at Alta Genetics. Later, as Peak Genetics Program Lead, Jon was responsible for the internal development of Holstein, Jersey, and Angus breeds, producing many breed-leading animals, and collaborated with Boviteq.

Most recently, Jon served as the Global Genetics Director at CRV. In this role, he was responsible for product development, R&D, and the embryo production departments in both the EU and US. During his time at CRV, Jon enhanced collaboration across global breeding programs and led the development and launch of methane breeding values in international markets. Additionally, Jon serves as a Director for the National Association of Animal Breeders, a position he was elected to by his industry peers. 

Importantly, Jon shares Semex’s belief that people are our greatest asset and looks forward to working with our US Team,” says McDougall. “He’s passionate about our industry, understands its challenges, and ... Read More...

The second proof round of the year delivers exciting developments for all of our Holstein breeders. No matter your herd goals, our new extensive line-up of elite sires and tailored services is designed to support the success of your
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La deuxième ronde d’épreuves de l’année offre des développements passionnants pour tous nos éleveurs Holstein. Quels que soient vos objectifs pour votre troupeau, notre vaste gamme de taureaux d’élite et de services sur mesure est conçue pour appuyer le succès de votre
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EastGen Evolving Together-Customer Appreciation Lunch at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025 – EastGen is proud to be a featured exhibitor in the Dairy Innovation Centre at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) 2025, where it will officially unveil its refreshed brand identity. This milestone reflects EastGen’s continued evolution as a progressive partner delivering to livestock producers across their service area. As part of this celebration, the company will host the Evolving Together-EastGen Customer Appreciation Lunch on Thursday, September 11 from noon to 1:00 p.m., featuring a complimentary serving of milk and beef on a bun—in honour of the farmers who proudly produce these cornerstone agricultural
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Beef Producer Brings High-Tech Monitoring to the Pasture - After 15 years of researching herd monitoring systems, Will and Nancy chose to install SenseHub®, supplied by EastGen. Their motivation? Eliminate the need for a herd bull and improve heat detection and overall reproductive management. “With the cost of bulls today, it really penciled out for us to sell the herd bull and go straight AI,” says Will. “SenseHub gives us better data to make targeted mating decisions, especially with corrective matings and embryo transfers.”
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Un producteur de boeuf intègre un suivi de haute technologie au pâturage - Après 15 ans de recherche sur les systèmes de suivi des troupeaux, Will et Nancy ont choisi d’installer SenseHub® offert par EastGen. Leur motivation? Éliminer le besoin d’un taureau d’étable et améliorer la détection des chaleurs et la gestion globale de la reproduction. « Compte tenu du prix
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