Making an Impression Monument IMPRESSION There’s truth to the statement that you get just once chance to make a first impression. It’s also true that sometimes our first impressions can underestimate the real results we achieve. So it is with Monument IMPRESSION EX-93-8YR-CAN. What is it about this bull that so defies [...]
FEBRUARY 2, 2018 Proven on Farm By Dr Steven Larmer, Semex Dairy Solutions Coordinator In 2012 Semex launched the Immunity+® sire line, a group of sires selected to create cows that will be more resistant and resilient to disease challenges faced every day by commercial cows. The question is, how does Immunity+ [...]
Although purchasing genetics is an expense on your financial ledger, genetics are an investment in the future profitability of your dairy farm. So take a moment to think about how you make the purchasing decisions on the genetics for your dairy herd. Every farm will have their own breeding philosophy and most will want [...]
Ask your Genetic Advisor about trying the Dr. Register Calcium Bolus: Two sources of calcium, calcium chloride, calcium sulfate Fast acting calcium absorption and a slower absorption with calcium sulphate Addition of vitamin D3 for better absorption of calcium Ideal for replacing lost calcium at calving
The first Breeders club shipment completed in-house went smoothly: 5 packages of embryos were shipped from 3 different breeders The shipment was inspected and sealed by CFIA on Dec 4th and shipped that same day The embryos arrived safely to their destination on Monday Dec 11th Thorough communication was kept between export team and [...]
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We enjoy poring over the multitude of options at proof time to assemble our new Genomax offering. Certainly, the chart-topping new comers for LPI and Pro$ and Conformation are the easy ones to identify for inclusion, there are others that more subtly find their way to the list – either because of their overall [...]
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 [...]