The Semex Podcast

Can genetics help cows handle Bird Flu better? In this episode, Dr. Shannon Beard shares new research showing cows with higher Immunity+ breeding values were less likely to need treatment and lost less milk during outbreaks. We discuss what that means for herd health, profitability, and building more resilient dairy herds for the future.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news! Joined by Jonathan Merriam, Jersey Program Manager, this episode will focus on April Jersey Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news! Joined by our product development team; Julien Chabot, Mike West and Paul Trapp, this episode will focus on April Holstein Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news! Joined by Jonathan Merriam, Jersey Program Manager, this episode will focus on December Jersey Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news! Joined by our product development team; Julien Chabot, Mike West and Paul Trapp, this episode will focus on December Holstein Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Join us for a special edition of The Semex Podcast as Marketing Intern Whitney Yerina takes the mic! Whitney sits down with Boviteq Beef interns Benjamin Archer and Matthew Bruns to chat about what inspired them to apply for the Boviteq internship, their hands-on experiences throughout the summer, and how this opportunity is shaping their future in the beef and genetics industry.

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Stewart and Hadley Ross to discuss why Arizona Dairy has fully committed to IVF with Boviteq—and why there’s no going back. Justin believes you can always make a better cow, and unpacks how IVF has changed their approach to genetics, the measurable results it’s delivering, and why it’s become a non-negotiable tool for the future of their herd.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news! Joined by Jonathan Merriam, Jersey Program Manager, this episode will focus on August Jersey Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news! Joined by our product development team; Julien Chabot, Mike West and Paul Trapp, this episode will focus on August Holstein Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Tune in as we sit down with Julien Chabot, Sire Acquisition Specialist at Semex, for an inside look at all things Dropbox. From his time on the road viewing daughters to Proof predictions, Julien shares insights you won’t want to miss!

Join us in celebrating 35 incredible years with Brad Sayles, Chief Operating Officer at Semex! In this special episode, Brad reflects on his journey, shares memorable moments from his career, offers valuable advice for those just starting out, and pays tribute to the people who’ve shaped his path along the way.

We're back with Dr. Michael Lohuis, Vice President of Research and Innovation at Semex for an update two years after the launch of Methane Efficiency. Dr. Lohuis tells us about new findings, what questions people are asking, and more!

In this special episode, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone—40 years of Alex Moir with Semex. Al shares reflections, lessons learned, and memorable stories from a lifetime of work!

Welcome back to another exciting edition of Proof News! In this episode, we’re joined by Jonathan Merriam, Jersey Program Manager, as we dive into the latest updates surrounding the April Jersey Proofs. We’ll also take a closer look at Chief’s continued global impact and the exciting new bulls on the horizon. Don’t miss out on these key insights and all the buzz from the world of proofs!

In this episode of Proof News, we're joined by Mike West, Product Development Specialist, and Julien Chabot, Product Acquisition Specialist to dive into all things April Holstein Proofs. Get ready for an exciting insights on the Semex lineup, proof change updates, and what Mike and Julien are seeing in their travels! Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the world of Holstein proofs, we’ve got you covered! Plus, we’ve got big news — The Semex Podcast is now available on YouTube! Tune in to catch all the action in video form!  

Get ready for April Proof rounds! This episode, we’re diving into the 5-year Base Change in the USA. Join Jay Shannon, Vice President of Solutions at Semex, as he breaks down everything you need to know about the upcoming Base Change. 

Get ready to dive into the upcoming LPI changes at April proofs! Tune in as we sit down with Lactanet's Chief Services Officer, Brian Van Doormaal, to unpack all the details and what they mean for you.

Join us in celebrating International Women's Day with Steph Rhebergen, Semex's Corporate Veterinarian. Discover her inspiring journey to becoming a vet, her experiences in a traditionally male-dominated field, and her advice for forging your own path to success.

Join us in a special edition of The Semex Podcast as Semex Marketing Intern, Jackie Mudd, takes over the podcast! Jackie talks with Boviteq intern, Thomas Christensen, about his summer as a Boviteq OPU Veterinarian Intern!

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news!  Joined by Jonathan Merriam, Jersey Program Manager, this episode will focus on December Jersey Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news!  In this episode we are joined by Mike West, Product Development Specialist, and Paul Trapp, Genetic Acquisition Team Lead. This episode will focus on December Holstein Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

A special episode, live from the Semex booth at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair! Join Clarissa as she talks with International Semex Representatives Magnus Hoff from Sweden, Luis Albalad from Spain, and Lucca Rosseti from Italy about the 2024 Semex Royal Tours Experience.    

For the first time, Semex is excited to be offering an exclusive Heifer and Embryo sale! In this episode we meet with Carl Barclay, Manager of Internal Product Development, to discuss what you can expect to find on December 13th!

Join us as Julien Chabot, Sire Acquisition Specialist, recaps Semex's presence in the Holstein ring at both World Dairy Expo and The Royal Winter Fair; from Bull Dams to Semex Sired success!

Join us as we talk all things Semex at Eurotier with Martin Buschsieweke, Senior Director of Wholesale Markets! Where can you find us, and what Semex is serving for breakfast.

Join us in a special edition of The Semex Podcast as Semex Marketing Intern, Jackie Mudd, takes over the podcast! Jackie talks with Semex intern, Sophie Leach, about her summer with Semex, special projects, and more!

Join us in a special edition of The Semex Podcast as Semex Marketing Intern, Jackie Mudd, takes over the podcast! Jackie talks with Boviteq intern, Dylan Kottkamp, about his summer with Boviteq, lessons learned, fun memories, and more!

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news!  Joined by Jonathan Merriam, Jersey Program Manager, this episode will focus on August Jersey Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news!  In this episode we are joined by Mike West, Product Development Specialist, and Paul Trapp, Genetic Acquisition Team Lead. This episode will focus on August Holstein Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Join us as we speak with current and former Sire Analysts, Julien Chabot and Pierre Laliberte about buying Semex's Greats! We're talking pre and post- genomic era, a day in the life of a sire analyst, and what it's like to be involved in selecting bulls like Storm and Goldwyn!

In this Episode we speak with Shantille Campbell, Director of USA Embryo Business Development, about what sets Boviteq a part!

Join us as Carl Saucier, former Semex and CIAQ employee, tells us the story of Hanoverhill Starbuck- the most influential sire in history!

On this episode we sit down with Animal Care Specialists Alex Moir and John Balkwill who have been caring for our bulls for over twenty years! Stories of famous bulls, what has changed over their tenure, and more!

Join us as we speak with Mark Carson, Semex's Solutions Operations Manager about the value of genomic testing your herd with Elevate®. 

The third episode of our Legacy Series celebrating Semex's 50th Anniversary! Join us as we talk Semex's impact on the Holstein breed with Horacio Larrea, Director of International Sales and Business Development.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news!  Joined by Jonathan Merriam, Jersey Program Manager, this episode will focus on April Jersey Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news!  Joined by Mike West, Product Development Specialist, this episode will focus on April Holstein Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

The second episode of our Legacy Series celebrating Semex's 50th Anniversary! Join us as we talk Semex's Jersey influence on the breed with "Mr. Jersey" Russell Gammon.

We're celebrating International Women's Month with Susan Dunk, Director of Customer Service and Regulatory Affairs discussing her career journey, mentors, challenges for women in Agriculture, and more!

In this podcast, we listen in on the recent Semex Beef webinar where 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 will be the main topic of conversation. 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!

Welcome to the first episode of our Legacy Series celebrating our 50th anniversary! Semex Chief Operating Officer, Brad Sayles, joins us to give an overview of Semex's history, his history background and career history, and highlighting major events such as our Millionaire Sires.

Join us as we discuss Semex Brazil with CEO Nelson E. Ziehlsdorff! We chat all things dairy, the history of Semex Brazil, and their integration with Semex.

We're starting 2024 off by welcoming our new CEO Matt McCready! Learn more about Matt, and what's in store for Semex.

We're visiting with Semex's Paul Larmer on his upcoming retirement. Paul shares his memories, his insight and his wisdom with us. 

We're talking to Jonathan Merriam, Jersey Program Manager, about August proof news. We'll talk about changes to the JPI formula, Chief, his sons and grandsons, and exciting new releases!

Join us as we talk about December Holstein proof news with Mike West, Semex Product Development Specialist!

Join us as we take a look back on the 2023 World Dairy Expo Holstein Show with Julien Chabot, Semex Product Acquisition Specialist. We will talk bull mothers, daughters, and all about World Dairy Expo.

This week we're talking all things Beef Up™ with Beef Sire Analyst, Dennis Serhienko. What benefits are there to crossing your holsteins with beef? Take a listen to find out!

We're talking to Mike Maciel, Semex's US National Key Act Mgr, about health and Immunity+® impact on herds of 200 to 30,000 cows.

Join this weeks episode as we learn all about Saudi Arabia markets with International Sales Manager, Michael Haambuckers.