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Stabiliser agrees Semen Partnership with Cogent
2013-Apr-29
Greater availability of Stabiliser cattle genetics through artificial insemination is the logical next step in the establishment of a low cost, sustainable beef suckler industry in the UK.

British Texels Head to Switzerland in New Export Deal
2012-Oct-08
More than 30 British Texels from leading flocks across the south of England have headed to Switzerland in the latest export deal for the breed to Continental Europe.

Steve Jones Joins Nordic Semen UK
2012-Jan-25
After 13 years in Canada, Steve Jones has joined Nordic Semen UK as Sales Development Consultant.

Outstanding Friesian Sire Now Available Sexed
2011-Mar-30
Skyhigh Lord, the outstanding British Friesian sire from Cogent Breeding is now available sexed.

Breed Leading Hereford Bull Broadens Cogent Beef Portfolio 2011-Feb-09
Cogent Breeding Ltd has strengthened their beef portfolio with the top Hereford sire Romany 1 Frisky.

Cogent Breeding Signs Agreement with World Wide Sires 2011-Jan-31
Cogent Breeding Limited, the UK market leader in sexed semen technology and supply, has announced a groundbreaking, long-term agreement with U.S. counterpart World Wide Sires.

First Charolais Sexed Semen Available 2010-Dec-14
The first Charolais sexed semen is now available. The two bulls on offer, Blelack Digger and Clyth Diplomat have both been selected for their overall potential performance, as well as their maternal traits.

More Action to Safeguard Animal Genetic Diversity
2010-Nov-24
A growing number of countries are taking steps to catalogue, conserve and better manage the genetic diversity of livestock in order to help safeguard the resilience of the world's food production systems, says an informal FAO survey released today.

Sexed Semen Available from World-Class Simmental
2010-Nov-18
For the first time ever, female sexed Simmental semen is on sale from a world-class bull, Auchorachan Wizard.

Charolais Makes Calving Ease Genetic Improvement
2010-Apr-13
Charolais breeders have officially bucked the genetic trend and made improvements to ease of calving without sacrificing growth rate, according to the latest report from Breedplan, the breed society’s genetic evaluation system.

British Cattle Conference has Sustainability as its Theme 2009-Dec-16
Anyone with an interest in dairy and beef cattle genetics is urged to take a look at the next British Cattle Conference, which will take place on 26 and 27 January 2010 in Telford.

Invest in the Future Now to Breed a Top Show Cow
2009-Dec-11
A son of one of the world’s leading show cows has made it to the UK and is expected to prove an irresistible attraction to dairy farmers with a desire to breed a top show cow.

Sexed Beef Semen First for Cogent
2009-Dec-07
Sexed beef semen which has a 90 percent chance of producing a male calf is now being marketed in the UK for the very first time.

Cogent Expansion Reflects Optimism for the Future
2009-Nov-26
The commitment by cattle breeding company, Cogent to British agriculture moved up a gear this month when the company’s founder and owner, the Duke of Westminster, officially opened a new extension to Beachin Stud, its Cheshire-based bull housing facility.