Semex: dairy and beef cattle genetics from Canada
Semex is a Canadian cattle genetics company owned by WestGen, CIAQ and EastGen, supplying dairy and beef semen, Boviteq embryo services and genomics.
Semex is a Canadian dairy and beef cattle genetics company owned by WestGen, CIAQ and EastGen, supplying bull semen, embryo services and genomic tools.
Canada · Farmer-owned genetics company
Semex is a Canadian cattle genetics supplier with its global headquarters in Guelph, Ontario. It traces its history to 1974, when Canadian artificial insemination organisations formed an export company, Semen Exports Canada. Today it is owned by three partners: WestGen, CIAQ (Centre d'insémination artificielle du Québec) and EastGen. Boviteq, a division of Semex, runs its embryo and reproductive technology work.
The core business is semen from dairy and beef bulls, supported by tools that help farmers select and evaluate animals. Elevate genomic solutions give an early read on the genetic potential of heifers, and mating planning tools match bulls to individual cows to avoid inbreeding and correct weaknesses. Semex also markets Immunity+ sires, selected for high immune response. Herd priorities such as milk solids, fertility, calving ease or beef traits shape which sires suit a particular farm.
Size of the business
Semex reports representation in 80 countries through 110 distributorships, which describes the reach of its sales network.
What does the company offer?
Semex offers dairy and beef bull semen, Boviteq embryo services, Elevate genomic solutions and mating planning tools.
How should a buyer make contact?
Semex works through country organisations and distributors, and its website lists the local contacts for each market. Enquiries usually set out the intended use, the size of the herd or project and the timing.
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