This December proof run arrives at a time when UK milk output is rising and prices are softening, which puts real pressure on farm margins. Strong, efficient and long lasting cows are more important than ever, and this update shows that Cogent is making its biggest investment yet to support producers. With 26 new sires added, the programme now offers more depth and flexibility across all key traits.
Key Highlights
• Liev enters as the number one Holstein for milk production at 1363 kg. Four other Cogent genomic sires feature in the top ten, giving excellent choice for herds rewarded for litres.
• Yesterday leads the UK for combined fat and protein kilos and ranks second for fat, reinforcing our growing strength in solids.
• Proven sires Dominance and Captain remain inside the top ten PLI, offering reliability for farmers who value consistency.
• Across the national list, Cogent now holds one quarter of the top 500 bulls.
More Choice Across All Systems
This intake strengthens the portfolio in every direction, with improvements in milk, solids, health, fertility and functional type. The catalogue also offers meaningful genetic diversity with 103 unique sires and 138 sire combinations, allowing farmers to tailor matings with confidence.
Our grazing breeds have performed strongly too. The Friesian team features four sires in the top ten PLI. Ambition leads for milk and Ready For It leads for fat, giving grass based herds reliable, efficient options.
Alongside two new additions in our Guernsey and Brown Swiss line ups, UK-bred Tredinney Daytonas Maestro, and Perry Brook Pontiac The Way. Adding further strength to our customers who pioneer in those respective breeds.
A Focused Offer for Today’s Market
This proof run delivers a balanced mix of production, components and functionality, supported by tools such as Cogent Custom Indices, PrecisionMAP, STrategy and UltraPlus sexed semen. It shows a programme designed to help farmers stay resilient and profitable in a challenging market.
The message is clear. Cogent is investing heavily in a complete, future ready genetic package that offers real choice and real value, whatever your system or milk contract.