AUSTRALIA 2013 ROYAL WINTER FAIR

November 3rd – November 15th 2013

Allison Wilson, Marketing & Tour Coordinator

130 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1G 3Z2 | Tel: 519-821-5060 ext. 234

Cell: 519-546-3830 |Fax: 519-821-7541 | Email: awilson@semex.com | www.semex.com

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Final Copy: October 27, 2013

Participants: 13 Group Leader: Peter Dickson 0428 539 040

Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 Melbourne- Toronto- Niagara Falls (D) QF 414 Depart Melbourne 8h00 Arrive Sydney 9h25 AC 34 Depart Sydney 12h15 Arrive Toronto 16h22 16h22 Arrive in Toronto – Group transfer to Niagara Falls. Mini-Bus transfer by GTA Coach

Barbara Lorenzen - Tour Director – Meet and Greet at the airport. Cell: 416-606-2969 17h22 Board mini-bus and travel to Niagara Falls (AgriTours meet and greet representative at the airport) 19h30 Arrival at the Sheraton at the Falls Hotel. 20h00 Dinner in Sheraton’s FallsviewRestaurant overlooking the American and Horseshoe Falls.

Overnight in Niagara Falls Sheraton at the Falls Hotel 5875 Falls Ave., Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3K7 Phone: 647-273-8446 GTA Coach 16 Arnold Street Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5A6 Tel: 1-416-503-9794 Tel: 1-866-245-1428 Sergio or dispatcher AgriTours Canada Inc. Emergency Telephone Numbers: Richard’s mobile: 1-519-241-4900 Office: 1-877-683-5742 Barbara’s mobile: 519-831-5383

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Monday, November 4th, 2013 Niagara Falls – EastGen Area (B)

07h00 Breakfast in the hotel – Buffet breakfast with vouchers at Fallsview Restaurant. 08h30 Check out of the hotel. Mini-Bus transfer by GTA Coach 09h00 Niagara Falls Tour – driver to take the group south of the Falls to Dufferin Island park, out of the

Park and then to the site of the Tunnel Intakes for the Hydro Electric Dam. Return to the falls and travel along the Niagara River north passing the Horseshoe and American Falls to the Whirlpool Rapids look-out area. Stop for viewing and photo op. Continue to the Sir Adam Beck Hydro Electric Dam viewing area. Continue to the Overlook at the edge of the Escarpment below the Brock Monument. Stop for viewing and photo op. Continue to Niagara-on-the-Lake stopping at Reif Winery – no scheduled tour. Optional visit to the winery for sampling of Ontario Estate produced wines.

11h00 Transfer to Guelph area 13h00 Lunch stop (on their own in Guelph) before heading to EastGen north of Guelph on Highway #6. 14h00 EastGen – Sire Viewing, 5653 Hwy 6 N, Guelph, ON (519) 821-2150 Your vests, Gala Invitations, and RAWF tickets will be distributed to you at EastGen. 15h00 Semex Office- Embryo presentation with Melissa Bowers 19h00 Dinnerat Borealis, 1388 Gordon St, Guelph. 21h00 Motor coach returns to pick up the group for transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Guelph

Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre

50 Stone Rd W

Guelph, ON N1G 0A9

Phone: 519-780-3706

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Tuesday, November 5th, 2013 EastGen Area – Farm Tours (B, L)

07h00 Breakfast in the hotel

Herd Visits as arranged by EastGen: Mini-Bus transfer by GTA Coach

EastGen Representative: Jim Biggar 905-317-5957

**Jim will meet group at the hotel

8h30 Depart hotel

9h00 Fradon Holsteins – 1498 Old Cheese Factory Rd., Branchton, ON (519) 740-1442

Those with an interest in Red & White Holsteins will appreciate a chance to visit Fradon - home to the Fradon Rudolph Jodie family of worldwide fame. In addition to farming 565 acres, Frank, Don, Jimmy & Luke Donkers currently milk cows at two farms – 65 head in straw bedded tie stalls at home with a SCC of 175,000, and 75 head in a rented parlour/free stall barn with sand bedding and a SCC of 140,000. Altogether their cattle average 9500 kg milk, 4.2% fat, 3.3% protein (210-220-215) and collectively are scored 32 Excellent, 60 Very Good, with the balance being Good Plus. In addition to the Jodies, Fradon features members of the April, Maude and Adeen families within this Master Breeder herd whose members have also earned Red & White awards and All-American and All-Canadian nominations. Semex sires such as September Storm, Talent, Goldwyn, Fever, Lauthority and Sympatico have daughters in the herd. The Donkers have embryos available for sale and have exported livestock and/or embryos to countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Denmark, South America, the United States, and more. The Donkers say, “We enjoy having visitors at any time.”

10h00 Bosdale Farm – 3321 Old Beverly Rd., Cambridge, ON Ph: (519) 740-7904

Bosdale is a 1200-acre multi-faceted family farm where Ed, John, Josh and Justin Bos maintain the dairy operation consisting of a 150 head milking herd housed in a tie stall barn built in 2005. This two-time Master Breeder Holstein herd consists of 55 Excellent, 115 Very Good, and 30 Good Plus Holsteins averaging 10,500 kg milk, 4.2% fat, 3.2% protein for BCAs of 220-250-230%, and with an average SCC of 200,000. The main Semex sires currently in use at Bosdale are Fever, Chelios, Sid, Windbrook and Lauthority. The Bosdale herd features the Portrait, Elise, Lustre and Shane/Tootsie families from which embryos have been exported around the world. In addition, the Bosdale herd has earned seven winning Breeder`s Herd and eight Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor awards at the Perth-Waterloo Holstein Show.

11h30 Smithden Holsteins – 636389 14thLine, Woodstock, ON Ph: (519) 462-1129

Smithden is a two-time Master Breeder herd known for its Smithden Allen Alison VG-88-23* family whose genetics have been marketed worldwide. Jim, Pat, Jeff and Sarah Smith run this 250 acre operation featuring a combination free stall/tie stall barn built in 2002 and bedded with sand. In 2004 they were proud recipients of the Agricultural Award of Excellence Family Farm Award. The Smiths milk 90-100 head averaging 11,691 kg milk, 3.9% fat, 3.3% protein (257-264-264) with a SCC of 140,000. The herd is home to 13 Excellent, 56 Very Good and 31 Good Plus. The Smiths use Genomax sires for 20% of their breeding program. The main Semex bulls in use at Smithden today are Fever, Numero Uno, Sid, Brawler, Windbrook and Chelios. The aforementioned Alison has four VG-89 second calvers that are full sisters and eight sons in A.I. – four in Canada, and the balance in Germany, Argentina, Italy and Australia. Embryos are available from Smithden on a regular basis.

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12h30 Lunch – Quehl’s Diner, 33 Woodstock St. S, Tavistock, ON (519) 655-2835

13h30 Erbcrest Holsteins – 2291 Perth Line 56, Milverton, ON Ph: (519) 656-2330

Embryos from this Holstein herd housed in a century old tie stall barn with addition have been exported to almost every country around the world, and they have more available to sell. Erbcrest is a family farm involving Delmer& Mary Erb and Dan & Ruthann Erb and family. This Master Breeder herd has earned numerous production awards and is home to 17 Excellent, 36 Very Good, and three Good Plus-83 cows. The 42 head milking herd here averages 12,900 kg milk, 4.0% fat, 3.2% protein (278-297-269) with a SCC of 150,000. The main cow families at Erbcrest today centre on Erbcrest Laura Shark, Dixellen Rudolph Mavis, Gen-I-Beq September Sacha, and RalmaShottle Camouflage. Semex sires in use here include Chelios, Numero Uno, Erbcrest Satchel P, and early Genomax sires. The Erbs are humbled to be part of Semex-organized tours.

15h00 Hanalee Holsteins – 356320 Line 35, Embro, ON Ph: (519) 475-4605

Hank and Nancy-Lee Hazeleger and their sons Gary and Marty operate Hanalee Holsteins along with hired man Eric Ziltener and help from Gerry Hazeleger. Their farming operation consists of 325 acres cropped and 80 cows milked and housed in a tie stall barn built in the 1980s. The herd is bedded with mats plus straw and runs an SCC of 200,000. Hanalee is home to 20 Excellent, 68 Very Good and 14 Good Plus Holsteins averaging 11,500 kg milk, 4.0% fat, 3.3% protein (245-255-250). Main cow families at Hanalee include: HanaleeShottle Jersey, from Rudolph’s maternal family; Willsona Bolton Chelsea, from the Splendors; West Port Intens Beth; Mapel Wood ShottleLili; plus some Adeens. In addition to production awards, this herd has also yielded show winners at the 2013 Ontario Summer Show, Ontario Red & White Holstein Show, and Oxford County Holstein Show. Semex sires used in the Hanalee breeding program include Fever, Windbrook, Lauthority, Chelios, and Lavanguard, and they’re using Hanalee Calgary and Hanalee Casino – homebred bulls now at Semex. The Hazelegers have embryos available. In the past they’ve exported to countries such as Australia, Japan, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Italy, Belgium, Holland, and France.

Dinner on their own. Overnight in Guelph

Delta Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre

50 Stone Rd W

Guelph, ON N1G 0A9

Phone: 519-780-3706

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Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 EastGen Area – Farm Tours - Toronto (B, L,D)

7h00 Breakfast in the hotel – buffet. Herd Visits as arranged by EastGen:Mini-Bus transfer by GTA Coach

EastGen Representative: Terry Green 519-717-0190

**Terry will meet group at first farm

7h45 Depart hotel

9h00 Wikkerink Holsteins – 813275 Base Line Rd., Norwich, ON Ph: (519) 863-5279

With 11 years of experience operating a robotic milking operation, Roger & Julie Wikkerink and family point out that the average lifetime production of cows leaving their herd is 55,000 kg milk. This two-time Master Breeder Holstein herd has twice attained the highest DHI management score in Oxford County and has placed within the top 15 herds in Ontario for several years. The Pregnancy Rate (PR%) for this herd is 22-25%. This 65 head milking herd is housed in free stalls with sand bedding and realizes a SCC of 150,000. Today the Wikkerink herd is home to 13 Excellent, 30 Very Good, 25 Good Plus and 3 Good cows averaging 11,800 kg milk, 4.0% fat, 3.4% protein (259-281-265). This herd features the family of Wikkerink Enhance Sabrina *RDC VG-11* and is home to AcmeleaWindbrook Queen EX. The main Semex sires used in the Wikkerink breeding program today are Goldwyn, Brawler, Chelios, Stanleycup, Lauthority, Lavanguard and Fever.

10h00 Doanlea Holsteins – 285231 Pleasant Valley Rd., Norwich, ON Ph: (519) 532-4837

12h00 Jameston Farm – 967192 Oxford Waterloo Rd., New Dundee, ON Ph: (519) 575-6010

With the milking herd moved into a newly constructed freestall barn on a new farm in March 2010, the Johnston family continue to raise heifers at their original dairy farm. This family operation involves James & Frances Johnston (Jameston prefix), Graham & Amanda Johnston (Gore Lane prefix), Mary Ann & Joe Dore (Gore Cottage prefix) and Claire Johnston. The new farm consists of 435 acres where they milk 60 head averaging 10,080 kg milk, 4.1% fat, 3.2% protein (232-265-231) with a herd score of eight Excellent, 35 Very Good, and 30 Good Plus. Free stalls here are bedded with recycled manure and the herd SCC is 150,000. This herd features a Pregnancy Rate (PR%) of 55, a Conception Rate (CR%) of 33, and a Heat Detection Rate (HDR%) of 71. They utilize Bou-MaticSmartDairy Herd Metrix management software. Semex sires such as Fever, Chelios, Numero Uno, Let It Snow, Sid and Steady are used in the herd, with an estimated 20% of breedings to Genomax young sires. Embryos have recently been exported to Finland from this herd that features homebred cow families such as the Coronets, Junos and Sherrys – families which have each produced as many as eight Excellent and 25 Very Good members to date.

12h00 Lunch- Swiss Chalet, Hespeler Rd., Cambridge, ON

13h00 Proceed to Toronto

15h30 Check in to the Metropolitan Hotel.

18h30 Board mini-bus for transfer to the Liberty Grand Event Centre on the west end of the Exhibition

Grounds.

19h00 Semex Gala event including dinner at Liberty Grand.

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22h00 Depart Liberty Grand and return to the hotel. Mini-Bus transfer from Liberty Grand – drop at hotel

Overnight in Toronto Metropolitan Hotel Soon to be Doubletree by Hilton 108 Chestnut Street Toronto, On M5G 1R3 416-977-5000 Thursday, November 7th, 2013 Toronto – Royal Winter Fair (B)

07h00 Breakfast in the hotel – eat at your own time – restaurant open, vouchers for breakfast.

Mini-Bus transfer from GTA Coach – to Exhibition Grounds (time off until afternoon) Please remember to bring your RAWF day ticket with you to the International Business Center. You will need your day ticket to exchange for your International pass that will allow unlimited access to the Royal.

Royal Winter Fair – Red & White Holstein Show

Royal Winter Fair – National Holstein Show

17h30 Royal Winter Fair – Holstein Sale of Stars – optional

OR

17h30 Depart for the hotel OR stay for Holstein Sale of Stars.

Mini-bus driver will need to know when to pick up the group for return to the hotel.

Overnight in Toronto Metropolitan Hotel Soon to be Doubletree by Hilton 108 Chestnut Street Toronto, On M5G 1R3 Tel: 416-977-5000

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Friday, November 8th, 2013 Toronto – Royal Winter Fair (B)

07h00 Breakfast in the hotel – eat at your own time – restaurant open, vouchers for breakfast.

Mini-Bus transfer from GTA Coach – drop at Exhibition Grounds

Royal Winter Fair – National Holstein Show

Royal Winter Fair – National Ayrshire Show

Royal Winter Fair – Brown Swiss Show

Royal Winter Fair – National Jersey Show – Futurity Classes

Royal Winter Fair – National Jersey Show – Heifer Classes 17h30 Departure from the Royal to the hotel.Mini-Bus transfer from GTA Coach – drop at Hotel.

Dinner on their own. Overnight in Toronto Metropolitan Hotel Soon to be Doubletree by Hilton 108 Chestnut Street Toronto, On M5G 1R3 Tel: 416-977-5000 Saturday, November 9th, 2013 Toronto – Royal Winter Fair (B)

07h00 Breakfast in the hotel – eat at your own time – restaurant open, vouchers for breakfast.

Mini-Bus transfer from GTA Coach – time off until afternoon (time to be confirmed)

Royal Winter Fair – National Jersey Show – Milking Classes

Royal Winter Fair – Quality Seeds Ltd – Supreme Champion Please make arrangements with mini bus driver for pick up time to depart from the Royal and return to the hotel. END OF BUS SERVICE OF THE DAY Free Afternoon to Tour Toronto Cityon their own. Overnight in Toronto Metropolitan Hotel Soon to be Doubletree by Hilton 108 Chestnut Street Toronto, On M5G 1R3 Tel: 416-977-5000

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Sunday, November 10th 2013 Toronto - Vancouver (B)

07h00 Breakfast in the hotel 09h30 Depart downtown for Pearson International Airport - Mini-Bus transfer BY GTA Coach. 10h00 Check in for flight in Terminal 1,

Fly to Vancouver:

AC101 Depart Toronto 12h00 Arrive Vancouver 14h09

14h09 Arrive in Vancouver.

15h15 Met at the airport by LandSea Tours Company. Transfer to the downtown Holiday Inn and

Suites.

Dinner on their own.

Overnight in Vancouver

Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown 1110 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 1R2 T: 604-623-6861 F: 604-684-4736 Gisele Desmarais – Director of Sales & Marketing gisele@hivancouverdowntown.com www.holidayinnvancouverdowntown.com

Landsea Tours & Adventures 680 Industrial Ave. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6A 2P3 Toll Free: 1-877-669-2277 Fax: 604-685-8960 Email:Groups/Charters: groups@vancouvertours.com

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Monday, November 11th 2013 Vancouver – WestGen Area (B, L)

07h00 Breakfast in the hotel 07h30 Depart for the Herd Visits – Meet Guide Kristin Dahl(778-878-1327) @ Hammingview 08h30 Hammingview Holsteins–20153 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC Ph:(604)465-4016

Master Breeder Herd owned by John & Yvonne Murdoch.

https://www.facebook.com/Hammingview

10h30 Alpina Dairy Farm Ltd. –1524 Lamson Road, Abbotsford, BC Ph: (604) 854-1114

Master Breeder Herd owned by Rudy & Trudy Russenberger.

12h00 Lunch provided by Semex 13h15 Blossom Dairy – 47714 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack, BC Ph: (604)795-3556

Master Breeder Herd owned by Brian & Mary Goertzen.

14h30 T&L Cattle Ltd. – 50600 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack, BC Ph: (604) 794-7813

Elite Holstein Herd owned by Tom &LauryDeGroot. http://www.tandlcattle.com/

18h00 Return to Vancouver. Free time for dinner and exploring Vancouver.

Overnight in Vancouver

Overnight in Vancouver

Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown 1110 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 1R2 T: 604-623-6861, F: 604-684-4736 Gisele Desmarais – Director of Sales & Marketing gisele@hivancouverdowntown.com www.holidayinnvancouverdowntown.com

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Tuesday, November 12th 2013 Vancouver – Vancouver Island (B, L)

05h30 Breakfast in the hotel – bagged breakfast provided by hotel. Optional hot meal on BC Ferry if

group wants more food. 05h30 Depart for Ferry Crossing – bag lunch from hotel 07h00 Depart – Tour Vancouver Island on BC Ferry

08h35 Arrive on Vancouver Island

10h00 Willswikk Holsteins – 2890 Cameron-Taggart Road, Cobble Hill, BC Ph: (250)743-9246

Master Breeder Herd owned by the Wikkerink Family (William, Cindy, Jason)

11h30 Sunny Vale Farms – 1505 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC Ph: (250)743-7426

Master Breeder Herd owned by Gerald Poelman

13h00 Wedgwood Holsteins – 3920 Lefran Road, Cobble Hill, BC Ph: (250) 743-4341

Master Breeder Herd owned by Ridley & Karen Wikkerink

http://www.stanhopewedgwood.com/

Lunch provided by Semex

14h30 Return to Swartz Bay for departure. Eat boxed or bagged lunch on the way to the Ferry Docks.

16h00 Arrive at Ferry loading zone.

17h00 Depart Swartz Bay for mainland.

Dinner on your own in the Cafeteria Restaurant on board the Ferry or wait for dinner in Vancouver.

18h35 Arrive on mainland and travel to mainland.

19h30 Arrive at the hotel - Option of having dinner in Vancouver. (on your own)

Group: Overnight in Vancouver

Hotel: Holiday Inn and Suites Vancouver Downtown (ONE LESS DOUBLE ROOM AS ONE COUPLE STAYS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND TONIGHT.)

Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown 1110 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 1R2 T: 604-623-6861 F: 604-684-4736 Gisele Desmarais – Director of Sales & Marketing gisele@hivancouverdowntown.com www.holidayinnvancouverdowntown.com

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Howard and Fe- remaining on the island – please drop off at hotel or arrange transfer for them to hotel on

Vancouver Island.

Overnight on Vancouver Island

The Inn at Laurel Point

680 Montreal St, Victoria, BC

(250) 386-8721

Confirmation (under Howard’s name) #: 2947954

Wednesday, November 13th 2013 Vancouver (B)

07h00 Breakfastin the hotel

Late check – confirmed with one room being kept available until 5:00 pm free of charge

so that they can all use that room to store luggage and freshen up before departing.

Free day

20h00 Vehicle pick-up for airport transfer.

20h30 Check in for international flight for Australia. Depart for home

23h40 AC33 Depart Vancouver AC33 Depart Vancouver 23h40 Arrive Sydney 10h20 (Friday) QF 435 Depart Sydney 13h00 Arrive Melbourne 14h35

Howard and Fe- Personal Time

Overnight on Vancouver Island

The Inn at Laurel Point

680 Montreal St, Victoria, BC

(250) 386-8721

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Thursday, November 14th Vancouver (B)

Howard and Fe:

Breakfast

Vancouver Island back to Vancouver

Overnight- Vancouver

The Fairmont Waterfront

900 Canada Place Way,

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada

V6C 3L5

TEL + +604 691 1991

Confirmation (under Howard’s name) #: 85540458

Friday, November 15 Vancouver (B)

Breakfast

Personal Time

Overnight- Vancouver

The Fairmont Waterfront

900 Canada Place Way,

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada

V6C 3L5

TEL + +604 691 1991

Saturday, November 16 Vancouver to Australia (B) Breakfast Late check-out Depart for home: AC33 Depart Vancouver 23h40 Arrive Melbourne 14h35 (Monday, Nov. 18th)

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Cost of Services Ontario and British Colombia include: Transportation in mini-bus – 16 – 21 pax mini-bus services Hotel accommodations I ncluded:

o Mini-bus with driver in eastern Canada o Mini-bus with driver in western Canada – driver/tour guide o Airport transfers where needed o All nights’ accommodation in 3 star or better hotels o Full Breakfast each morning o Admission to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair o Semex Gala event o Semex clothing item o Ferry costs for bus, driver and passengers – return – in BC. o All technical visits o Gratuities for drivers o HST and rebates on HST where applicable o Services of AgriTours Canada

Not included:

o International and Domestic flights o Insurance: health, cancellation, flight interruption, baggage loss or damage, etc. o Meals not included in the itinerary are the responsibility of the individual. o Attractions not listed in the itinerary. o Items of a personal nature. o Items not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.