Bullseye Archive
Five new proven sires graduated to the Proven side of the proof sheet, providing an attractive blend of production and type traits from a variety of pedigrees. We saw additions of strong milk volume bulls DIRECTION and EXTREME, strong Component production sires BOMBERO and LINEMAN, as well as a type expert in DUTY-FREE. [...]
Mayor Braun Cutting the Ribbon November 26, 2017 marked the celebration of WestGen’s new barn in Abbotsford. The rain held off and with it being a Saturday affair, families came out in numbers to see the WestGen barns. In attendance was Mayor Henry Braun of the City of Abbotsford; as well as [...]
WestGen Endowment Fund Update Twice a year WestGen invites individuals and groups to send applications for funding support. High priority areas continue to include 4-H and other youth development activities, extension efforts, targeted research and development, and other special projects that will help secure a strong future for the Western Canadian cattle industry. Many [...]
WestGen is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 WestGen Education Awards. Each of these selected students will receive $2,000 to assist them with their post-secondary agriculture studies. The selection committee was extremely pleased with the quality of applicants this year, and encourages remaining applicants to apply again next year if they remain [...]
With great anticipation, WestGen and Boviteq West have been waiting for the completion of the new barns. We are happy to announce that as of October 30, 2017, the cows have moved into the barn! We are very proud of this 28,800 square foot state of the art IVF facility that will house up [...]
Improve Your Genetics! It's never been a better time to improve your herd! It gives us great pleasure to invite you to WestGen’s New Barn Open House. Join us for festivities, demonstrations, tours of Boviteq West and lunch. Saturday, November 25, 2017 10:00 am - 1:30 pm 1625 Angus Campbell Road, Abbotsford, BC [...]
A small group from WestGen went to World Dairy Expo October 3-8, 2017. President Eric Iversen and Vice-President Matt Plett, Marketing Lead Kristie Baouya and Genetic Advisor Michael Haambuckers, were joined by Michael Luttmerding from Armstrong, BC; Dick Carlson Salmon Arm, BC; Andrew and Elijah Jansens from Armstrong, BC; Danielle & Jason Prinse from [...]
On the evening of October 24th at the Phoenix Lounge in Abbotsford, BC, approximately 100 dairy industry friends gathered to celebrate Camilo Ruiz’s retirement. The evening was filled with lots of fun and laughter as stories were shared about Camilo’s career as a Genetic Advisor at WestGen. Camilo has been an esteemed member of [...]
For most who don’t know me I didn't grow up on a farm. I became involved in the industry thanks to my dad, being a well-known hooftrimmer in the Fraser Valley. As I became of age I started my first year in 4-H and have competed there and in WCC events for the last [...]
Our Genomax lineup is as good if not better than it has ever been after the August 2017 proof round. Bulls like Progenesis Midnight and Westcoast Yamaska with LPI’s of 3506 and 3450, respectively are hard to beat. Still, we have a suite of new bulls for producers to consider that are also irresistible. [...]