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EastGen

EastGen's administrative head office is located north of Guelph, Ontario, and services our farmer-owners across Ontario, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland.

EastGen leads the industry with unmatched genetic innovation, leading edge technology and advanced reproductive solutions.

06/16/2026

A 42-year career in the AI industry defined by people, passion, and purpose.

On Sunday, Brian O'Connor, EastGen's recently retired CEO, received yet another well-deserved honour when he was inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame.

This video offers just a glimpse into Brian's remarkable career and lasting impact on the dairy and agriculture sectors. It features highlights from celebrations held in April and May, where family, friends, colleagues, and industry partners gathered to recognize his extraordinary contributions.

Reflections from Amanda Stokes, EastGen CEO, Dr. Michael Lohuis, Semex Vice President, Research & Innovation, and Paul Larmer, retired Semex CEO, capture the themes echoed by speakers throughout both events—and by the many people whose lives and careers Brian has influenced over the decades.

Congratulations, Brian, on this prestigious recognition. We celebrate the moment you took the stage to accept your latest honour.

06/15/2026

𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱/𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿.
🆕 (𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺'𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦)

💥 Elite Biopsy embryos sired by COOPS, FITZGERALD & LEONIDAS
💥Elite Biopsy embryos available as high +4000 GLPI, +3675 PRO$, +3460 GTPI, + 1090 NM, + 19 CONF!
💥Elite Type Biopsy embryos sired by ASHBURTON, MAPACHE-P & SHEAMUS-P
💥ELITE Sexed Female Semen Embryos
💥Immunity Plus, A2A2, Recumbency Free Available!

🚨EastGen is hosting a Buy 9 Get 1 Free promotion June 1st to July 31st!
👉Buy 9 embryos and get one free for a total of 10.
*Free embryo must be of equal or lesser value to the 9 embryos purchased*
Orders cannot be combined to equal the quantity.
This promotion only includes Holstein sexed female embryos and biopsy embryos.

Any questions, reach out to Drew Tyler (519-535-4348/[email protected]), Matt Forestell (613-391-9211/[email protected]), or Kris MacLeod (613-297-4621/[email protected]).

06/12/2026

🥁 The wait is over...
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹 for the 2026 Ontario EastGen Shows!

With more than 500 participants entered across our events this year, we're gearing up for an incredible summer of competition, learning, and showcasing the next generation of dairy excellence.

Join us as these talented dairy youth take to the ring, and help us welcome our 2026 judges:

🌟 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲
👨‍⚖️ Judge: Kevin McGriskin, Melancthon, ON
📅 July 3
📍 Spencerville, ON

🌟 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁
👨‍⚖️ Judge: Ryan Crowley, Hastings, ON
📅 July 14
📍 Woodstock, ON

🌟 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁
👨‍⚖️ Judge: Terry Smygwaty, Russell, ON
📅 July 17
📍 Markham, ON

Spectators are welcome—we'd love to see you ringside cheering on these outstanding young competitors!

👀 Stay tuned for our Atlantic judge reveal coming soon.

06/11/2026

👀 Check out the dam photos behind these exciting young Brown Swiss sires! ❗
Available now from EastGen in sexed semen by pre-order.

𝗚𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴
A Crazy Horse son from one of the breed’s most successful and influential maternal lines at Gubelman Brown Swiss. His dam, 𝗚𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗫-𝟵𝟰-𝟯𝗘, is a full sister to Kingsley and traces back to the outstanding Gubelman Brookings Katie EX-94-3E.

King Kong is A2A2 and BB, and debuts with:
✅ +2200 GPA LPI
✅ +523 Milk
✅ +51 Fat (+0.30%)
✅ +44 Protein (+0.23%)
✅ +5 Conformation
✅ +8 Mammary System

Learn more:
https://www.eastgen.ca/i?view2=0200BS01012&lang=en&data=lpi

𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁
A Nashville son and maternal brother to Top Notch, Top That delivers exceptional balance with strong production, type, health, and longevity traits.

Backed by proven cow families, he is out of 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗞 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗲 𝗘𝗫-𝟵𝟮-𝗨𝗦𝗔 (𝗘𝗫-𝟵𝟰-𝗠𝗦) and from the renowned Hilltop Acres DB Tabby EX-91-2E-USA family.

Top That offers:
✅ +513 Milk
✅ +47 Fat (+0.28%)
✅ +36 Protein (+0.18%)
✅ +9 Conformation

Expect the kind of durability, health, and longevity that today’s breeders demand.

Learn more:
https://www.eastgen.ca/i?view2=0054BS00628&lang=en&data=lpi

06/10/2026

👏🐄 Congratulations to the recent graduates from courses hosted last month at Little River Holsteins, NB, and at Stewardson Dairy Inc. and Van Engelen Dairy Farms Ltd. in western Ontario!

👀 Looking to grow the knowledge and confidence of your dairy farm team — or your own?
EastGen’s 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 and Bovine Reproduction Information & Artificial Insemination Course are available in both English and Spanish!

Led by 𝗟𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗹á𝘇𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘇, EastGen’s Large Dairy Herd Sales Specialist, these courses help dairy employees and new owners strengthen their herd care and management skills through practical, on-farm learning.

📩 Interested in upcoming training opportunities?
Call 519-320-1326 or email [email protected] to learn more or register.

06/09/2026

"It was one of the most engaging, interesting events in which I have participated in a long time. Not only did I learn a lot, we had tremendous interest in our booth," said 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿, speaking about 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 held May 23, at the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, in conjunction with hosting of the International Scientific Meeting on Colostrum II.

It was a full day focused on practical takeaways, on-farm applications, and producer-industry dialogue. Keynote Speakers included Dr. Michael Steele and Dr. Dave Renaud from the University of Guelph. The Calf Raiser Panel featured Chris McLaren (Larenwood Farms); Ashley Pfister (Pfister Dairy Farms), and Hannah McCarthy (Oxford Cattle Company).

This event was proudly sponsored in part by EastGen & Semex.

06/08/2026

Supporting the future of agriculture was par for the course as local EastGen staff participated in the recent Ontario 4-H Foundation golf fundraisers in the Guelph and Ottawa regions.

We were proud to return as a sponsor of these events and help support the valuable work of 4-H Ontario. Congratulations to the organizers, volunteers, and participants on another fun and successful day on the course!

06/05/2026

PREGNANT COWS. PREMIUM BEEF.
BEEFUP takes the guesswork out of Beef-on-Dairy decisions.

🆕 Hybrid PowerMix LIMFLEX & Hybrid PowerMix SIMANGUS

🔓Unlock more with our NEW Hybrid PowerMix Sires
🔸Increased Hybrid Vigour
🔸Higher Conception Rates
🔸Added Performance

EastGen delivers with our two 🆕 BEEFUP Hybrid PowerMixes.
Both will give you reliable, high-quality Beef-on-Dairy calves buyers want.

Make the most of our BEEFUP hybrid options.
Purchase 20 doses and receive a free EastGen/BEEFUP pocket knife! Offer ends August 31st. Talk to your rep for details.

06/04/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘’𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗫 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦.
Whole Body Immune Measurement! Immunity+® sired daughters have 30% less disease than their herd mates. These cows have less mastitis, lameness, retained placenta, ketosis, displaced abomasum, and metritis.

Your EastGen representative can help you focus on a healthy herd future.

06/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 to EastGen as a full-time 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 serving Central Ontario, reporting to Scott Cornish. Emily officially joined the team on May 19.

Emily is a graduate of The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus and Lakeland College, where she earned her Diploma in Agricultural Science. Most recently, she worked as a Genetic Advisor and Distribution Specialist and prior to that she worked as a Breeding Technician.

Please join us in giving Emily a warm welcome as she begins her journey with EastGen — we’re excited to have her on the team!

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7660 Mill Road
Guelph, ON
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Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
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http://www.eastgen.ca/

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