The Semex Podcast

Markets for Beef x Dairy calves have become an important income stream for dairies, representing up to 20% of herd income. In this episode, we sit down with Mike North, President of the Producer Division at Ever.Ag, to discuss the Beef x Dairy markets and his perspective on determining the best ROI for your breeding mix.

The latest Jersey proofs are in, and there’s plenty to talk about! Jonathan Merriam, Semex Jersey Program Manager, joins us to unpack the August 2026 Genetic Evaluations and highlight the Semex sires and bloodlines making an impact throughout the Semex Jersey lineup.

Tune in as we take a closer look at 0200JE01621 Pacific Edge Debonair, Canada’s #1 Conformation Sire, and the impact he is having as a standout type specialist. Jonathan also discusses the influence of 0200JE10034 JX River Valley Chief and his son, 0200JE01320 Lencrest Tobefamous, highlighting the ongoing impact of these genetics and the strength of the cow families behind them.

Whether you’re looking for the next sire to add to your mating program or want to stay up to date on the latest Jersey genetics, this episode brings you up to date on the bulls and bloodlines shaping the breed.

Welcome back to another edition of Proof news! Joined by our product development team; Paul Trapp and Carl Barclay, this episode will focus on August Holstein Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer!

Join us for a special edition of The Semex Podcast as Marketing Intern Jenna Kudrna takes the mic! Jenna sits down with Boviteq Beef interns Harlee Watson and Ally Loosen 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 genetics industry.

Beef-on-dairy continues to gain momentum, but is it the right fit for your operation? In this episode, we take a producer-first approach to understanding the Semex BeefUp program with Chris Sheahan, National Solutions and Program Manager. From evaluating which cows to breed to beef, to understanding real market demand and what buyers are actually looking for, this conversation is designed to help you make confident, practical decisions for your herd.

Can genetics help cows handle Bird Flu better? In this episode, Dr. Shannon Beard shares new research showing cows with higher Immunity+ breeding values were less likely to need treatment and lost less milk during outbreaks. We discuss what that means for herd health, profitability, and building more resilient dairy herds for the future.

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.

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 April Holstein Proofs and the exciting lineup Semex has to offer.

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.

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.