Dicas, truques e técnicas para otimizar a performance da central de sêmen
Boars & Semen auxilia os profissionais de centrais de sêmen e gestores a melhorar suas operações e desempenho.
Nossos especialistas detalham guias práticos e técnicas para aumentar a biossegurança, melhorar a qualidade do sêmen e preservar a saúde e a produtividade dos machos.
Colaboradores
Kebb Borstnez
Technical Coordinator at GenePro Brazil A veterinarian, Kebb is the youngest member of our team of specialists. For 8 years, she has been dedicated to sperm quality control analysis, cooling techniques and protocols, proficient laboratory practices and control of receiving and shipping doses. Everything started with a small lab and a countless number of daily analyses. At the forefront of swine AI technology in Brazil since 2018 and with several works published in scientific professional journals, Kebb’s program is based on reproductive consulting, implementation of new technologies and team training….everything we absolutely need to guarantee excellent results of boars and sows. The evaluation of quantitative data and zootechnical indexes generated for every customer is an important part of the process. During her master’s degree, Kebb worked with the implementation of a new technology for artificial insemination in Brazil – the Intellimate. The possibility of reproductive optimization in female herds inspires her. Kebb believes that excellent products, combined with well-trained teams and automated farms and studs can change the course of swine production.
Clinton Kane
Production Manager Genes Diffusion USA - Technical support for GenePro Clint is strongly committed to the pig industry. With Genes Diffusion for 20 years, Clint manages its 300 head boar stud and supports studs of its key partners within the Advacore program. With his considerable experience, Clint was a natural choice to head GenePro’s technical support team. Clint was a main contributor to the creation and deployment of the Genes Diffusion Advacore program. This program is dedicated to the quality and efficiency of boar studs and sow farms. Today, the Advacore program is used for more than 200,000 sows in the USA annually. You won’t find better than Clint for your boar stud in North America!
David Mottais
Director of Operations at Genes Diffusion - President of GenePro David is an agricultural engineer specializing in animal production. Pigs have always been his leitmotif. David began his career in the genetic sector for PIC as an area sales manager. After 4 years, including field experience in Denmark, Germany and UK, he took a new position as Deputy Director for France. Fast forward to 2008; David joined Genes Diffusion and moved it to leading position on the French boar semen market. While it’s difficult for him to hammer a nail, David did pilot several revolutionary ideas in swine AI : Selfix (first “automatic” sow catheter), Safemate collection system, Armada (pooled semen)….Creative ideas from field experience flow from David! A true born leader. David supervises the 14 boar studs of Genes Diffusion and drives his teams toward the best quality semen production for farmers. Today, David is the Director of Operations for all species at Genes Diffusion Group. Throughout his career, he has applied his skills internationally (Spain, Poland, USA, Brazil, China….) resulting in vast experience of boar stud management. GenePro joined the Genes Diffusion group in 2015. As President of GenePro, David is responsible for international activities of the company.
Duc Pham
Technical Director at GenePro After studying cellular biology, Duc started his career in a 150 head boar stud as production manager. After 10 years, he joined Genes Diffusion in 2007 to open a new stud of 430 boars. Optimization of the AI center, direct relation with farmers, and genetics management are part of his core skills. After 25 years in production and quality management, Duc is now Technical Director for Genes Diffusion and responsible for the production of 2100 boars in France as well as technical and quality monitoring of 14 labs. Specializing in quality and hygiene, he is implemented use of the CASA system in numerous boar studs. A true expert of the CASA, rumors say Duc counts sperm instead of sheep to fall asleep…. All of Duc’s experience must be shared; he is a regular speaker at international AI conferences (USA, Australia, France). Also a highly organized individual, Duc developed the Advadiag for annual performance audits of boar studs with a goal of achieving a common standard. GenePro is glad to have Duc included as part of their experienced technical support team.