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. [...]
With increased consumer demand for higher fat dairy products we are seeing our milk marketers and dairy farmers adjust rapidly to try to fill this need. Increased scrutiny is being placed on Fat production in genetic plans across the Western Provinces, but what exactly do a bull’s proof numbers for fat mean? In this [...]
Offer valid from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017 on eligible purchases of Immunity+ conventional or sexed semen. Earn 1 calf blanket per $750 of Immunity+ invoiced before tax. Blankets will be distributed within 6 weeks of purchase. Get an Immunity+® Calf Blanket with every $750 spent on Immunity+ semen* For a limited [...]
Canadians Embrace Fat in their Dairy Products Western Canadian Dairy producers have seen unprecedented growth in quota over the past couple of years. The stigma of fat being unhealthy has begun to dissipate as new research comes to light and thus has contributed to growth in the consumer demand for butterfat. The demand for [...]
Our industry is changing at an ever increasing pace and the need for unbiased expertise has never been more apparent than today. For the past two years we have been exploring the best way to create a network of independent expertise and more importantly, a venue for collaboration that promotes leveraging pooled knowledge and [...]
Optimate is a revolutionary new tool to help breeders maximize genetic gains, while controlling inbreeding. With the ability to take herd information from either DHI records, or straight from farm software we are able to provide more accurate breeding recommendations to both registering and non-registering herds. Optimate very neatly ties together all of our [...]
WestGen now has value-priced, biopsied, female, genomically-tested embryos available for sale. These embryos have been DNA tested, so you know to a high degree of accuracy what you are getting before you even implant! Using your lower-ranked animals as recipients for embryos is a great way to increase the genetic gains in your herd, with the goal of creating more profitable offspring. Your [...]