The Brazil tour group began in Shawano, Wisconsin, at our corporate
headquarters. Over 30 guests invited by CRI Brazil, a CRI-owned company, spent
a morning learning about our commitment to herd improvement through superior
genetics. In addition, they spent time learning about the collection and
processing of each semen straw and had the opportunity to view several bulls
in-person – a highlight of the tour!
The group viewing 1AN01310 BREAKING NEWS.
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From Shawano, Wisconsin, they continued their
tour traveling throughout Minnesota, South Dakota and ending in Bismarck, North
Dakota.
The Brazil tour group stopped in Kimball, Minnesota, to visit Schiefelbein
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They also made a stop at Penrhos Farms, a GENEX progeny test herd in
Britton, South Dakota, and Topp Herefords, Grace City, North Dakota.
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Simultaneously, we hosted over 40 Argentine visitors from
Juan Debernardi SRL, a CRI distributor. This group weaved through Kansas, Iowa,
the Dakotas and Montana. A highlight of the tour was a day spent at Kansas
State University (KSU) learning about the latest studies conducted by Dr. Bob
Weaber and the KSU Animal Science Department. Participants also viewed the
newly constructed KSU Purebred Beef Unit Headquarters. After 12 days on the
road, the tour concluded at the GENEX Production Center in Billings, Montana,
where the Argentines observed several bulls and learned about the semen
collection process.
Observing the new Purebred Beef Unit Headquarters at KSU
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While in Kansas, the Argentine visitors stopped at the Tiffany Cattle
Company feedlot in Herington, Kansas, and Mushrush Red Angus in Strong City,
Kansas.
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Enjoying some steak at the historic Hays House in Council Grove, Kansas, on the recommendation of GENEX Beef Sire Procurement Manager Cody Sankey. |
These tours allow international customers the chance to connect with
staff and learn more about GENEX genetics.
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After the tour, participants will have racked up over 3,000
miles, enjoyed a lot of excellent U.S. beef and gained a better understanding
of the GENEX philosophy.