Canadian Bred Genetics who have exported over 300 embryos in 2009
What breeds will be a part of the Zebu breeding program?
Second Generation Semex Simbrah at 3 months – Future Program Donor
Yuqui Argentinean Brahman Female at 5 months
Semex is focusing on a core group of Bos Indicus breeds. Due to the large importance of Simmental and Angus genetics globally, Simbrah, Brangus and Red Brangus were the first investments for the Semex Zebu program. Semex has selected bulls and females from these breeds based on the Semex Balanced Breeding philosophy as well as their individual breed character, outcross pedigree and high performance. Another breed which Semex has been working with is the Gyr breed, with Cochise Gyr having been an extremely strong seller for the Semex program in the past year. Cochise has been well accepted globally for his ability to provide genetics that produce and thrive in extreme temperatures. His daughters have become some of the world’s most elite females, proving his ability to move breeding programs forward.
Semex Simbrah Heifer at 2 months
Bolero - Sire of Semex Brazilian Genetics
Semex has also invested in the growth of its Brahman and Red Brahman line-ups with an emphasis on developing new genetics that are an outcross to today’s bloodlines. Through strong partnerships in global markets, Semex has secured genetics from Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Australia and the USA, incorporating traits that will provide our clients with previously unavailable breeding options. What is Semex’s breeding philosophy?
Yuqui – Sire of Semex Argentinean Genetics
Donor of Semex Brazilian Genetics
Semex’s breeding philosophy remains the same in selecting our Semex Zebu line-up… profitability through Balanced Breeding. We have selected sires that will be profitable and will build herds with longevity, structural soundness and performance. We do not simply focus on show ring genetics or current fads, instead Semex is committed to providing new outcross, balanced and profitable sires to our customers. These exclusive genetics are only available through Semex, and will continue to move global breeding programs forward.
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Brazilian Genetics Heifer Calves – Future Program Donor
Semex is home to Canada’s largest Bos Indicus breeding program. Some may ask why a Canadian company like Semex would invest in breeding cattle that thrive in the tropical climates. The answer is simple… Approximately 80% of the world’s beef cattle population contains Bos Indicus blood. Additionally, the marketplace demands genetics that survive and thrive in warmer climates. Semex’s goal has always been to provide genetics and breeding options for our global clients that will help take their programs forward. This includes both the Bos Taurus and Bos Indius breeds. Making these breeds commercially available worldwide is a major priority for the Semex Beef program as we strive to provide top quality genetics to breeders everywhere.