A world leader in developing and implementing new techniques for embryo transfer
Boviteq offers reproductive and genetic solutions to North American clients from its world-class In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) labs in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec and Madison, Wisconsin.
Working with donor cows at the Boviteq facility or with Accredited OPU (Ovum Pick Up) centres, clients can take advantage of Boviteq's innovative reproductive technologies. Our goal is to offer the best options available to our clients that will optimize the reproductive career of their elite animals and manage their herds' genetic advancement.
As Semex’s Vice-President, Embryos, Melissa leads Semex’s Embryo Teams within Boviteq.
Well-known in the dairy industry, Melissa joined Semex in May 2012 as a Sales & Product Specialist working closely with the both the Embryo and Product Support Teams, and for many years acted as the Embryo Program Manager for Semex/Boviteq working closely with our Sales, Export and Product Development Teams.
Additionally, Melissa is fully bilingual in English and French, and is co-owner of the accomplished Lencrest Jerseys in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada. Located at the Boviteq headquarters in Saint-Hyacinthe, Melissa brings grassroots knowledge of genetic advancement strategies to Semex and the Boviteq Team.
mbowers@semex.com
T: 450-774-7949
Christian Vigneault, Semex’s Director of Continuous Improvement, obtained a BSc in Biochemistry at Laval University in 2001, followed by his MSc and PhD in Animal Science specializing in gene expression in bovine in vitro-produced embryos.
He began an industrial postdoctoral internship at Boviteq in 2007 to create a new IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) system to produce freezable IVF bovine embryos. Following the successful implementation of that new IVF system, he was hired into a research and development position at Boviteq, working on developing a suite of media that would allow for the movement of oocytes and embryos through couriers.
This research allowed Boviteq to expand activities through satellite locations in Canada in 2012. In 2013, Christian moved to Madison, Wisconsin, to launch Boviteq in the US. He returned to Canada to supervise Semex’s Research & Development Team and was assigned to lead the semen research in 2014, leading to the Fertility First™ protocols and campaign launched in 2018.
Christian then moved into a director position at Boviteq to lead the embryo division and expansion until 2021, when he moved into his current position as director of Continuous Improvement. His current role is leading applied research to support Boviteq’s commercial expansion and improve the service offering.
cvigneault@semex.com
T: 450-774-7949
Marie-Eve Ducharme began her academic journey by earning a BSc in Microbiology from Laval University in 2002, followed by an MSc in Microbiology-Immunology in 2004. Her career began as a Research Assistant in cloning at Clonagen in 2004, and she then worked as a Research Assistant with IVF at Boviteq Alliance from 2006 to 2010.
In 2011, Marie-Eve expanded her expertise by earning a graduate certificate in postsecondary education from Montreal University, demonstrating her keen interest in education. At the same time, she served as a Sales Director for Tupperware Canada (2011-2019), refining her sales management and entrepreneurial skills.
Marie-Eve returned to Boviteq in Saint-Hyacinthe as a Laboratory Technician in 2017, advancing to Embryo Supervisor in 2018. She later became Laboratory Manager of Embryology, a position she held from 2021 to 2023. Since 2023, she has served as the Manager of Boviteq Licenses and Technology Transfer, where she continues to develop her expertise in laboratory management and biotechnology.
Currently, Marie-Eve is completing an MBA in Business Management at Laval University. Her diverse education and professional experience help her excel in scientific and business domains. Passionate about teaching and research, she is dedicated to assisting in expanding Boviteq licenses and training licensees worldwide.
mducharme@boviteq.com
T: 514-554-2185
Elizabeth has been an integral part of the Boviteq Team since 2018.
After studying education, she pursued business management studies, where she discovered her passion for customer service.
During her studies, she joined Boviteq as a Customer Service Support Intern. Since 2022, she has held the position of Customer Service Coordinator, where she leverages her expertise to provide quality support to the company’s veterinarian partners and customers using IVF services.
With a diverse background in customer service, Elizabeth effectively responds to client needs while providing essential support to internal teams. She is key in managing billing and collaborating with the sales team, all in support of our global growth and development of innovative technologies and genetic solutions.
Elizabeth is a passionate professional, dedicated to ensuring an optimal customer experience while contributing to the company’s international evolution.
epoirier@semex.com
T: 450-774-7949 ext. 5634