Company News

Semex, an industry leader in global genetic solutions, announced today that Paul Larmer will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer as part of Semex's succession plan, effective December 31, 2023, continuing in an advisory role through May 31, 2024. Semex's Board of Directors has appointed Matt McCready, current Chief Commercial Officer, to succeed Larmer as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024.

"As difficult as it is to say goodbye to a career that I have loved, to a company that we have grown into a global leader, and especially to my Semex family, I know this is the right decision at the right time," says Larmer. "I am excited about what is next, spending more time with my family, and what the future holds for Semex and its people. I know that the best days for Semex are ahead!"

"For nearly 40 years and in every role, Paul has been a passionate advocate for the global genetics industry," said Semex Board of Directors President Phil MacLean. "As Semex's CEO for the past 17 years, Paul demonstrated his powerful ability to bring people together, build consensus, and accelerate change, while never losing sight of our people and clients. Since becoming our CEO Paul has significantly grown our global footprint, driven record revenues year after year, and provided substantial returns to our partner owners. While leading this growth, Paul has set the stage and capacity for Semex’s next phase of growth and profitability. On behalf of the Board and our partner owners, we are grateful to Paul and his family."

MacLean continued, "Knowing Paul’s intentions, our Board of Directors has been engaged in ongoing succession planning and today's announcement enables a smooth transition of the CEO role. Matt is an exceptional leader, and the Board and I believe he is the right person to guide Semex through its next chapter. Since joining Semex, Matt's strategic focus, ... Read More...

The second proof round of the year arrived last month and the overriding message is that EastGen’s line-up of genetics will offer more value and potential for profit in your herd than ever. We have more than 60 sires represented on our current proof sheet offering the very best of genetic opportunities for all of our
breeders regardless of their herd goals. Progenesis Knowhow, who added more than 200 daughters again this round, has blown away all expectations and
... Read More...

La deuxième ronde d’épreuves de l’année a eu lieu le mois dernier et le message primordial est que la gamme de produits génétiques d’EastGen offre plus que jamais de la valeur et du potentiel de gains dans votre troupeau. Nous présentons plus de 60 taureaux dans notre feuille d’épreuves actuelle, offrant les meilleures possibilités en génétique pour tous nos éleveurs, quels que soient les objectifs pour leur troupeau. Progenesis Knowhow, qui a encore ajouté plus de 200 filles
dans cette ronde
... Read More...

... Read More...

... Read More...

Keen competition, the 4-H “learn to do by doing” motto, and a bit of summertime fun with their 4-H calves sums up EastGen’s four annual Showcase and Challenge youth events which wrapped up in mid-July. Each year EastGen organizes and solely sponsors a series of four regional events held across their service area, in
... Read More...

Une vive concurrence, la devise des 4-H « apprendre en travaillant » et un peu de plaisir estival avec leurs veaux 4-H résument les quatre expositions et défis annuels d’EastGen pour les jeunes qui se sont terminés à la mi-juillet. Chaque année, EastGen organise et commandite exclusivement une série de quatre activités régionales tenues dans son territoire
... Read More...

More than 435 4-Hers compete for top honours at EastGen’s 2023 youth events
... Read More...

It began with a simple text and an eye-catching photo. “Hey Jamie. Hope all is well. Feeding calves and caught this shot of our oldest Lemagic. Approx. 50 days old. Have 3 and all are stunning. Not the best photographer but I try!” Charlie Lupton’s message to EastGen Director of Sales Jamie Howard prompted a recent visit to Up-Ridge Holsteins, Embro, Ontario, to see the calf behind the comment, and her hutch mates. “Lemagic and Actionman are probably our best young calves right
... Read More...

Tout a débuté avec un simple texte et une photo accrocheuse. « Salut Jamie. J’espère que tout va bien. En nourrissant les veaux, j’ai pris cette photo de notre fille de Lemagic. Âgée d’environ 50 jours. On en a trois et elles sont toutes exceptionnelles. Je ne suis pas le meilleur photographie, mais j’essaie! »
Le message de Charlie Lupton à Jamie Howard, directeur des ventes d’EastGen, a motivé une récente visite à la ferme Up-Ridge
... Read More...