Why Getting it Right matters to you…

Cogent Sexed Semen can make you so much money. Success is all about careful planning and preparation of both animal and semen.

By adhering to some basic principles, from choosing the right
cows and heifers, followed by handling the semen correctly, Sexed Semen can provide fit and healthy heifer calves for your dairy herd.

Choosing the right animals.

Sexed semen is ideal for use in maiden heifers as each
subsequent calving reduces fertility.

High yielding cows need longer to recover before being served. As a rule of thumb, number of days can be estimated by multiplying the daily peak yield by two (e.g. 45 litres daily peak = 90 days before service) Be selective – cows that have had mastitis, held cleansings, lameness or bad health should not be served with Sexed Semen.

Sexed Semen is not recommended for use with synchronisation programmes where heifers or cows are bred using fixed time insemination.