As part of the STgenetics group, Cogent Breeding is able to bring some of the most advanced sexed semen technology in the world directly to UK farms. The article below explores the often unseen hardware innovations behind that progress - from high-throughput sorting machines to continuous improvements in sperm handling and processing.

These developments are what underpin the strong, consistent performance seen on farm today. STgenetics has led the development of modern sorting systems that are faster, more precise, and less damaging to sperm cells - helping to close the historical fertility gap between sexed and conventional semen.

For Cogent customers, this translates into clear, practical benefits: 

• Improved conception rates - Ongoing innovation (from SexedULTRA to Ultraplus) has delivered significant fertility gains, making sexed semen a viable option across more animals in the herd.
• Greater accuracy and consistency - Advanced sorting technology delivers over 90%+ gender accuracy, enabling more reliable breeding outcomes.
• Faster access to genetics - Increased sorting capacity and efficiency means quicker availability of high genetic merit sires.
• Accelerated genetic progress -  More targeted breeding decisions allow farmers to maximise replacements, beef strategies, and overall herd performance. 

Interestingly, the same precision sorting technology is also being applied beyond agriculture - including in cutting-edge medical fields such as cell therapy. While its primary impact for farmers is clear, this wider application reinforces just how accurate and dependable the technology behind Cogent products truly is.

Read the full article here: From Parkinson’s Cell Therapy to 1,000 Sorters: How STgenetics’ Hidden Hardware Changed Sexed Semen