Cogent Breeding Ltd

Be the first, breed the best with our most elite genetics!

Our Legend programme gives you access to a collection of the worlds most superior genetics.🧬

On average Legend herds see up to 3 times faster genetic progress.✅

For more information visit our website or contact your local Genetic Consultant.

We are recruiting for an AI Technician in Preston, Lancashire.

Your main responsibility will be to provide expert advice and assist customers in meeting their reproductive objectives and developing the Precision service.

You will also be offered Cogent Internal Precision Training.

Some benefits include:

- BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
- Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
- Employee Discounts
- Matched Pension Scheme
and many more..

If you are diligent, self-motivated, and able to overcome challenges, apply on our website today!

Our PrecisionCOW collars offer a wide variety of benefits including, accurate heat detection and optimal insemination time for effective insemination and the highest chance of conception, as well as health alerts, rumination and Cow Locating!

For more information on PrecisionCOW and the benefits and savings it can bring to your herd, visit https://www.cogentuk.com/precision/cowcollars

Janet Watkins, who milks 350 pedigree Holstein cows alongside her sons Hywel and Rhys in Carmarthenshire, began using Cogent’s PRIMESTART COLOSTRUM both as a supplement to increase the quality of colostrum harvested from their cows and heifers and also as a complete replacer when maternal colostrum is in short supply, or the disease status of the dam is in question. She says she now would not be without it and the calves are thrifty and look healthy.

Cogent’s PrimeStart colostrum is suitable as a complete replacer for maternal colostrum or perfect for supplementing calves when maternal colostrum is in short supply or of a poor quality.
- Complete calf colostrum
- High levels of harvested colostrum
- European derived, high health status
- Free from TB, EBL, IBR, Johne’s disease

Give your calves the best start in life!

Contact us on 0800 783 7258 or contact your local Cogent Genetic Consultant.

The Ultimate Breeding Strategy - powered by PrecisionDNA.

Our Ultimate Breeding Strategy involves using our Ultraplus sexed semen on the highest genetic merit cows in your herd - identified through PrecisionDNA genomic testing - to ensure you are breeding the very best replacements; and adding value by using beef semen on the rest.

Whether you are genomic testing to increase selection intensity or using our Chromosomal Mating programme, Cogent Precision services will have a package that suits you and your herd requirements.

To find out more about PrecisionDNA genomic testing, contact your Genetic Consultant or visit https://www.cogentuk.com/precision/dna

Ultraplus brings the most reliable, innovation-driven solutions to farmers!

Ultraplus is the industry’s leading sexed product with conception rates comparable to that of conventional semen and a gender accuracy of 90%.

For more information contact your local Genetic Consultant or visit https://www.cogentuk.com/sexed-ultra-1

We have the means, whatever the challenge.

The whole Cogent and LIC team met up in Cheshire last week for the annual Business Update.

Both internal and external Cogent and LIC employees from all across the UK spent two days building empowering connections, exploring new company developments and hearing inspirational speakers.

We also welcomed the founder and group CEO of STGenetics, Cogent Breeding's parent company, Juan Moreno who flew in from Texas to present on the exciting future of ST and Cogent.

It was also a great opportunity for us to raise funds for Cancer Research UK (CRUK) with our very own bake-off! people from all parts of the business got involved.

We’re excited for the continued growth and unremitting advancements of our business and the positive impact our innovation can have on our customers and the wider agricultural industry.

Improving herd performance and fertility can often feel like an uphill battle – but you don’t have to tackle it alone.

Our industry-leading sexed semen, extensive range of trait-topping genetics, innovative herd management solutions, and the unparalleled knowledge of our Genetic Consultants are your perfect partners to accomplishing the peaks you never thought you would reach.

We have the means, whatever the challenge…

Helping every farmer create a better future!

For more information visit https://www.cogentuk.com/whatever-the-challenge

Huge congratulations to Riverdane Holsteins who achieved a new UK record average price of £5,543.12 at their Theatre of Dreams sale at the weekend, as well as matching the existing UK record price for a Holstein at 90,000gns.

The animals were testament to the Nutsford family’s attention to detail and outstanding breeding – it was also great to see so many cogent-sired animals go under the hammer.

Some notable prices were:

32,000gns Riverdane Crushtime Atlee (by Col DG Crushtime) – Lot 35
25,000gns Riverdane Awesome Ambrosia (by Luck-E Absolute Awesome-Red) – Lot 134
21,000gns for Riverdane Awesome Miss Strawberry-Red (by Luck-E Absolute Awesome-Red), an EX92 second calver that is the former Supreme champion of the 2022 UK Dairy Expo, Carlise, and the reigning Reserve Supreme Champion of this year’s Dairy Expo – Lot 42

Riverdane Holsteins

Check out our NEW August Holstein catalogue online to learn more about our latest releases!

Featuring 14 new bulls all available in ULTRAPLUS, the most advanced sexed product on the market!

For more information on our new bulls visit https://www.cogentuk.com/catalogues/downloads or contact your local Genetic Consultant.

Profit potential starts at conception...

Performance and profitability have never been higher thanks to more reliable data, with Beef Visions - our bespoke testing programme. We are continuously gaining more accurate and reliable early life data on all of our Beef Impact sires to provide you with genetics you can be confident in.

Improve the value of your calves with Beef Impact, which helps reduce the costs associated with rearing excess heifers and add value to crossbred calves!

For more information visit https://www.cogentuk.com/beef/beef-impact or contact your local Genetic Consultant.

Who is eating your profits?

Did you know feed costs represent up to 50% of the total costs on UK dairy farms?

EcoFeed is our feed efficiency index designed to reduce feed on farm, meaning reduced feed costs, more profitability and less environmental impact, with further accuracy, precision and reliability!

For more information on EcoFeed visit https://www.cogentuk.com/precision/ecofeed or contact your local Genetic Consultant.

Pathway’s partner farms work closely with both Pathway and Cogent to devise a beef breeding strategy that works for them using the very best Aberdeen-Angus genetics from the Cogent stud.

Duncan Wallace, Balmangan Farms, says: “We have been utilising the sexed and beef strategy for a number of years, and since sexed semen conception rates improved, we have been able to use it on the cows too. Therefore, we can generate enough replacements, freeing up a lot of pregnancies for beef animals, increasing the value of the calves born.”

For more information on Cogent’s partnership with Pathway Farming and M&S watch the full video on our website.

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We are recruiting for an AI Technician in Preston, Lancashire.

Your main responsibility will be to provide expert advice and assist customers in meeting their reproductive objectives and developing the Precision service.

You will also be offered Cogent Internal Precision Training.

Some benefits include:

- BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
- Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
- Employee Discounts
- Matched Pension Scheme
and many more..

If you are diligent, self-motivated, and able to overcome challenges, apply on https://careers.cogentuk.com/Department/Precision today!

Be the first, breed the best with our most elite genetics!

Our Legend programme gives you access to a collection of the worlds most superior genetics.🧬

On average Legend herds see up to 3 times faster genetic progress.✅

For more information visit https://www.cogentuk.com/dairy/holstein or contact your local Genetic Consultant.

PrecisionMAP is an extensive data analysis of each individual cows performance, benchmarked against the farm's actual milk contract. It ranks the herd using a financial custom index that incorporates all of the factors that affect farm profitability!📈

Containing a breeding tool that includes sire selection based on your herd and animal ranking, this package ensures every cow reaches it’s potential.

Speak to your local Genetics Consultant or call 0800 783 7258 to find out more.

"With calving periods now as low as nine weeks it is imperative fertility performance is maximised. Therefore, using sexed semen to breed heifer replacements is a talking point."

William Astley - Grazing and Coloured Breeds Product Manager covers where to use sexed semen in grazing herds for optimal fertility performance in his latest article you can find on our website.

Read more on https://www.cogentuk.com/news/block-calving-achieving-fertility-targets-with-sexed-semen

Know your herd with PrecisionCOW!

Our PrecisionCOW collars offer a wide variety of benefits including, accurate heat detection and optimal insemination time for effective insemination and the highest chance of conception, as well as health alerts, rumination and Cow Locating!

For more information on PrecisionCOW and the benefits and savings it can bring to your herd, visit https://www.cogentuk.com/precision/cowcollars

Is predictable growth possible?

Cogent Growth Index (CGI) identifies the bulls whose progeny are expected to achieve significantly higher early growth rates and repeatedly deliver desired sales specifications!

Look out for the bulls with our CGI symbol in our Beef Impact catalogue.

Fertility conquered!

With a further 3% rise in fertility compared with our previous product, Ultraplus delivers the highest conception rates ever seen in the cattle industry.

Get ahead in the genetics game.

With Ultraplus you have the opportunity to advance without limitations.

For more information on the benefits of Ultraplus, visit https://www.cogentuk.com/sexed-ultra-1 or contact your local Genetic Consultant.

Unparalleled solutions for all your challenges!

With Cogent’s suite of tools at your fingertips, including our industry-leading sexed semen, extensive range of trait-topping genetics, innovative herd management solutions, and the unparalleled knowledge of our Genetic Consultants, no challenge is unachievable.

We have the means, whatever the challenge. ✅

For more information visit https://www.cogentuk.com/whatever-the-challenge

Unlock profitability with our Ultimate Breeding Strategy – powered by PrecisionDNA

Our genomic testing programme allows you to tailor your breeding strategy to suit your business needs.

With chromosomal mating you’re able to actively breed for the traits that matter to your business, manage genetic recessives, and minimise inbreeding.

ONLY AVAILABLE WITH PrecisionDNA, EcoFeed our proprietary feed index is designed to reduce feed on farm, meaning reduced feed costs, less environmental impact, and more profitable cows.

To find out more about PrecisionDNA genomic testing, contact your Genetic Consultant or visit https://www.cogentuk.com/precision/dna

Give your calves the best start to life.

Cogent’s PrimeStart colostrum is suitable as a complete replacer for maternal colostrum or perfect for supplementing calves when maternal colostrum is in short supply or of a poor quality.

- Complete calf colostrum
- High levels of harvested colostrum
- European derived, high health status
- Free from TB, EBL, IBR, Johne’s disease

Visit https://www.cogentuk.com/precision/primestart or contact your local Cogent Genetic Consultant for more information.

In the diversity of our new releases, our collection includes sires capable of providing the benefits of the polled gene while offering outcross pedigrees and retaining their excellent traits.

No need to compromise when you have bulls like STGen Frenzy KYRON-P and DG AREND-P who push production to the next level; whilst Stantons RIGHT STUFF-PP, the UK's second highest Genomic Type Merit bull, is the epitome of a modern type sire.

All are available in ULTRAPLUS, the most advanced sexed product on the market.

We have the means whatever the challenge!

Head to https://www.cogentuk.com/dairy/holstein to explore how these bulls and others can enhance your breeding programme!

Be the first, breed the best with our most elite genetics!

Our Legend programme gives you access to a collection of the worlds most superior genetics.🧬

On average Legend herds see up to 3 times faster genetic progress.✅

For more information visit https://www.cogentuk.com/ or contact your local Genetic Consultant.

Being the largest evidence-based feed conversion genetic index in the world, high EcoFeed animals are proven to do more with less,

✅15% less feed consumed
✅21% less water ingested
✅15% less methane emitted

All while maintaining high production compared to their herd mates!

For more information on EcoFeed visit https://www.cogentuk.com/precision/ecofeed or contact your local Genetic Consultant.

In the diversity of our new releases, you'll find the genetics that suit all your needs.

From Terra-Linda Parf ROX and Terra-Linda RF Han CAREFUL who build on the legacy left by Lambda, perfectly fusing conformation and production together; to Sandy-Valley EL-GRANDE and La-Ca-De La DULCE NOCHE both backed by cow families proven to deliver.

All are available in ULTRAPLUS, the most advanced sexed product on the market.

We have the means whatever the challenge!

Head to our website to explore how these bulls and others can enhance your breeding programme! https://www.cogentuk.com/dairy/holstein

We continue to offer both strength and diversity across our sire line-up, meeting your needs whatever the challenge.

The August genetic evaluations have seen a continuation of this trend with CAPTAIN holding his spot at the top of the TPI and PLI* proven ranks.

Alongside his success we are strengthening our offering with the launch of 15 new sires, giving you greater opportunity for advancing your herds genetic potential. All are available in ULTRAPLUS, the most advanced sexed product on the market.

For more information on our new bulls visit https://www.cogentuk.com/dairy/holstein or contact your local Genetic Consultant.



*with Type daughters

We are recruiting for an AI Technician in Preston, Lancashire.

Your main responsibility will be to provide expert advice and assist customers in meeting their reproductive objectives and developing the Precision service.

You will also be offered Cogent Internal Precision Training.

Some benefits include:

- BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
- Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
- Employee Discounts
- Matched Pension Scheme
and many more..

If you are diligent, self-motivated, and able to overcome challenges, apply on https://careers.cogentuk.com/job/439992 today!

Do you want to work with the best livestock in the UK? We are recruiting for a livestock person to join the team at our world-class bull stud.

If you have dedication to detail, easily adapt to change and are willing to learn, this would be the perfect opportunity for you!

Enhanced Benefits:

- Full training provided, and continued profesional development.
- Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
- FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
- Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years
- Employee Discounts

For further information and to apply for this role visit https://careers.cogentuk.com/Department/Lab%20and%20Stud