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Episode 63: Immunity+® Helps Fight Bird Flu

May 1, 202617 min

Epiosde 62: April Jersey Proof News

Apr 14, 202626 min

Episode 61: April Holstein Proof News

Apr 10, 202637 min

Ep 60Episode 60: December Jersey Proof News

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.

Dec 9, 202521 min

Ep 59Episode 59: December Holstein Proof News

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.

Dec 5, 202547 min

Ep 58Episode 58: Catching Up with the Boviteq Summer Interns

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.

Oct 14, 202521 min

Ep 57Episode 57: Why Arizona Dairy Will Never Go Back To A World Without IVF

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.

Sep 26, 202531 min

Ep 56Episode 56: August Jersey Proof News

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.

Aug 22, 202515 min

Ep 55Episode 55: August Holstein Proof News

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.

Aug 15, 202544 min

Ep 54Episode 54: All About Dropbox

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!

Aug 6, 202518 min

Ep 53Episode 53: Celebrating 35 Years with Brad Sayles

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.

Jun 13, 202520 min

Ep 52Episode 52: Dr. Lohuis Tells Us What's New With Methane

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!

May 30, 202524 min

Ep 51Episode 51: Celebrating 40 Years with Alex Moir

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!

May 5, 202522 min

Ep 50Episode 50: April Jersey Proof News

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!

Apr 8, 202527 min

Ep 49Episode 49: April Holstein Proof News

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!

Apr 4, 202536 min

Ep 48Episode 48: USA Base Change with Jay Shannon

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.

Mar 20, 202519 min

Ep 47Episode 47: LPI Changes with Brian Van Doormaal

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.

Mar 13, 202528 min

Ep 46Episode 46: Celebrating International Women's Day with Steph Rhebergen

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.

Mar 7, 202512 min

Ep 45Episode 45: A Summer with Boviteq Intern Thomas Christensen

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!

Dec 20, 202416 min

Ep 44Episode 44: December Jersey Proof News

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.

Dec 10, 202423 min

Ep 43Episode 43: December Holstein Proof News

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.

Dec 6, 202424 min

Ep 41Episode 42: Semex International Royal Tours

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.

Nov 29, 202416 min

Ep 42Episode 41: The Semex and Partners Heifer and Embryo Sale

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!

Nov 27, 202411 min

Ep 40Episode 40: WDE and Royal Recap with Julien Chabot

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!

Nov 22, 202416 min

Ep 39Episode 39: Preview Eurotier with Martin Buschsieweke

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.

Nov 5, 202411 min

Ep 38Episode 38: A Summer with Semex Intern Sophie Leach

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!

Sep 26, 202412 min

Ep 37Episode 37: A Summer with Boviteq Intern Dylan Kottkamp

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!

Aug 28, 202422 min

Ep 36Episode 36: August Jersey Proofs

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.

Aug 20, 202424 min

Ep 35Episode 35: August Holstein Proofs

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.

Aug 16, 202427 min

Ep 34Episode 34: The Legacy Series ft. Pierre Laliberte and Julien Chabot

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!

Jul 23, 202441 min

Ep 33Episode 33: The Boviteq Difference with Shantille Campbell

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

Jul 3, 202431 min

Ep 32Episode 32: The Legacy Series ft. Carl Saucier

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

Jun 19, 202442 min

Ep 31Episode 31: The Legacy Series ft. Alex Moir and John Balkwill

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!

Jun 3, 202440 min

Ep 30Episode 30: The Value of Genomic Testing with Mark Carson

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

May 3, 202431 min

Ep 29Episode 29: The Legacy Series ft. Horacio Larrea

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.

Apr 25, 202451 min

Ep 28Episode 28: April Jersey Proof News

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.

Apr 9, 202430 min

Ep 27Episode 27: April Holstein Proof News

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.

Apr 5, 202425 min

Ep 26Episode 26: The Legacy Series ft. Russell Gammon

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.

Mar 27, 202450 min

Ep 25Episode 25: Celebrating International Women's Month with Susan Dunk

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!

Mar 19, 202421 min

Ep 24Episode 24: Selecting Bulls with the Semex Beef Team

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!

Mar 7, 20241h 14m

Ep 23Episode 23: The Legacy Series ft. Brad Sayles

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.

Feb 28, 202428 min

Ep 22Episode 22: Brazil Markets with Nelson E. Ziehlsdorff

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.

Feb 15, 202443 min

Ep 21Episode 21: Meet CEO Matt McCready

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

Jan 30, 202427 min

Ep 20Episode 20: Happy Retirement to CEO Paul Larmer

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

Dec 21, 202328 min

Ep 19Episode 19: December Jersey Proof News

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!

Dec 15, 202330 min

Ep 18Episode 18: December Holstein Proof News

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

Dec 11, 202327 min

Ep 17Episode 17: World Dairy Expo Recap with Julien Chabot

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.

Oct 20, 202332 min

Ep 16Episode 16: Beef Up™ with Dennis Serhienko

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!

Sep 29, 202323 min

Ep 15Episode 15: Healthy Cows with Mike Maciel

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.

Sep 15, 202326 min

Ep 14Episode 14: International Markets, Saudi Arabia

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

Sep 1, 202313 min