Recent Webinars
SELECTING BULLS THAT WORK FOR YOU
In this webinar, Brad Gilchrist, Dennis Serhienko, and Samantha Kennedy discuss Semex's Beef bull lineup, spotlighting the distinctive traits that various sires have to offer and what key factors to consider when making breeding decisions to achieve your goals. Sit back and let us discuss how the Semex Beef sires you choose this breeding season will positively impact your operation for years to come!
February 29, 2024
2023
SEMEX'S 2023 BEEF SIRE OVERVIEW
The right product, for the right market has never been more important. Join Dennis Serhienko, Semex’s Beef Sire Analyst, as he showcases Semex's robust, diverse beef line-up.
February 15, 2023
2022
AUGUST 2022 SIRE SUMMARY NEWS
Be the first to hear from our experts about our Holstein & Jersey lineups following August proofs.
August 12, 2022
COMING IN AUGUST: THE NEXT GENERATION OF IMMUNITY+®
Semex's Jay Shannon, VP of Marketing & Solutions, will introduce the next generation of Immunity+ to be launched with August proofs. You won't want to miss hearing about the index you've been waiting for and why it's the world's best health index!
August 3, 2022
THE TRIPLE CROWN OR THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE?
Can we have high production, health & fertility together?
Dr. Stephen LeBlanc, DVM, DVSc, Professor, Population Medicine Director, Dairy at Guelph - The Centre for Dairy Research & Innovation, University of Guelph
May 19, 2022
APRIL 2022 SIRE SUMMARY NEWS
Be the first to hear from our experts about our Holstein & Jersey lineups following April proofs.
April 8, 2022
FIRSTFARMS - ONE OF EUROPE'S MOST PROGRESSIVE OPERATIONS
Hear firsthand how their team is building a genetic strategy in their 2750-cow herd to significantly increase milk production, increase profitability and achieve better health with stable, solid reproduction results.
March 10, 2022
FAIR CAPE DAIRIES - DOING THE RIGHT THING WITH SEMEX
Fertility, production and longevity equal success.
February 17, 2022
SEMEX'S 2022 BEEF SIRE OVERVIEW
The right product, for the right market has never been more important. Join Dennis Serhienko, Semex’s Beef Sire Analyst, as he showcases Semex's robust, diverse beef line-up.
February 15, 2022
HOENHORST FARMS LTD. VIRTUAL FARM TOUR
Join us as owner Cox Wensink talks about the 100 KPIs she uses to drive efficiency.
January 13, 2022
2021
DECEMBER 2021 SIRE SUMMARY NEWS
Be the first to hear from our experts about our Holstein & Jersey lineups following the December proofs.
December 10, 2021
AUGUST 2021 SIRE SUMMARY NEWS
Be the first to hear from our experts about our Holstein & Jersey lineups following the August proofs.
August 13, 2021
CHANGES TO THE NET MERIT FORMULA EXPLAINED
Dr. Steven Larmer, Senior Manager, Genomics Program and Jay Shannon, Director, Genetic Programs and Solutions explain the changes to the Net Merit formula for the August 2021 Sire Summary.
August 4, 2021
MANAGING CALVES FOR BEST BEHAVIOR, HEALTH AND GROWTH
Dr. Trevor DeVries, dairy cattle behavior and welfare expert, shares information on managing calves for best behavior, health, and growth.
June 30, 2021
SPEED UP GENETIC GAIN WITH EMBRYOS
Can you increase NM$ by 41%? You bet you can! Jordan Fisher did it with Semex Embryos!
May 12, 2021
APRIL 2021 SIRE SUMMARY NEWS
Be the first to hear from our experts about our Holstein & Jersey lineups following the April proofs.
April 9, 2021
TPI AND LPI APRIL PROOF CHANGES EXPLAINED
Join us to hear a detailed explanation of proof changes coming in April 2021.
April 1, 2021
ROBOTS AT COMESTAR HOLSTEINS
Get inspired by the mega-successful Master Breeder Marc Comtois and join us for an inside look at Comestar with their move to robots.
March 18, 2021
2020
STANTONS FARM: SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT, SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND SOURCE OF SEMEX GENETICS
Let's take a tour of Stantons Farms, a 2,000-cow dairy farm with state-of-the art farming practices and a focus on developing elite genetics.
December 9, 2020
DECEMBER 2020 SIRE SUMMARY NEWS
Be the first to hear from our experts about our Holstein & Jersey lineups following the December proofs.
December 4, 2020
FEED SAVED TRAIT EXPLAINED: NEW IN DECEMBER
Join us as we discuss how genetic selection for Feed Saved can improve profitability and sustainability on your dairy farm.
November 23, 2020
SUMMITHOLM HOLSTEINS: THE TOP 3 DECISIONS IN THE LAST 3 YEARS
Let’s tour one of Canada's top managed herds! Ben Loewith will discuss these top 3 decisions: 1) changed parlour settings, 2) built new close-up dry cow facility and 3) installed rubber flooring in heifer feed alley
November 10, 2020
MINIMIZE TRANSITION COW STRESS TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH & REPRODUCTION
Special Guest: Dr. Trevor Devries, University of Guelph Professor & Canada Research Chair in the Department of Animal Biosciences
October 28, 2020
AUGUST 2020 SIRE SUMMARY NEWS
Be the first to hear from our experts about our Holstein & Jersey lineups following the August proofs.
August 14, 2020
RANCHO LAS NIEVES: A CONTRACT HEIFER REARING FARM TOUR WITH OVER 8,500 HEAD
Special Guest: Manager, Pepe Ahedo, Spain
July 22, 2020
This presentation was not recorded.
SUCCESSFUL HEIFER REARING PRACTICES
Special Guest: Dr. Alex Bach, Barcelona, Spain
World-Renowned for Advice and Research on Heifer Management
July 8, 2020
This presentation was not recorded.
LARENWOOD VIRTUAL FARM TOUR
Semex host: Brad Sayles, Semex Chief Operating Officer
Special Guest: Chris McLaren, Larenwood Owner
June 24, 2020
THE TECHNOLOGY, USE & FUTURE OF IMMMUNITY®
Semex host: Brad Sayles, Semex Chief Operating Officer
Special Guest: Dr. Bonnie Mallard, Professor of Immunogenetics, U of G and Inventor of High Immune Response Technology
June 10, 2020
