Sexxed™ sires make a lot of sense for business goals using SexedUltra™
Sexxed semen conception rates expected to be closer to conventional (formerly 78%)
If top third bred to sexed semen – $32 extra value per heifer
More heifers = more milk:
- if first two calves are female, cows produce more milk
Best practices:
- use on virgin heifers & high fertility cows
- for first or second services
Delaying breeding by 4-8 hours improves rates
Easier calvings
- 4% fewer difficult calvings than conventional semen
