Sexing Technologies SexedULTRA 4M Sexed Semen
By Sexing Technologies
Last reviewed: February 2026
Flow cytometry-based sexed semen with 4M cells/straw and ~90% female accuracy, available from all major AI companies.
Industry-leading sexed semen technology with 4 million cells per straw and ~90% gender accuracy, used by major AI companies worldwide for dairy heifer production.
Key Features
- 4 Million Cell Count: Double the previous standard, improving conception rates to 80-90% of conventional
- ~90% Gender Accuracy: Approximately 90% of calves will be the desired sex (typically female)
- High-Speed Sorting: 30,000+ sperm evaluations per second using flow cytometry
- Universal Availability: Available from virtually all major AI companies (Select Sires, ABS, Semex, STgenetics, etc.)
- Beef-on-Dairy Integration: Enables strategic use of sexed dairy semen on top cows and beef semen on the rest
Advanced Features
- SexedULTRA High Fertility: Premium product line with additional quality selection for maximum conception
- Y-Sort (Male): Male-sorted semen available for beef breeds targeting bull calf production
Ideal For
Farm Types: Commercial dairies, Heifer development operations, Herds implementing beef-on-dairy programs
Competitive Advantages
What sets SexedULTRA 4M Sexed Semen apart from alternatives:
- Only commercially available sexed semen technology at scale (USDA-patented process)
- 4M cell count is the highest in the sexed semen category
- Available from all major AI companies, not limited to one sire catalog
- Enables the increasingly popular beef-on-dairy breeding strategy
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for SexedULTRA 4M Sexed Semen:
SexedULTRA 4M carries a premium of $10-20 per straw over conventional semen from the same sire. Exact pricing depends on the sire and AI company. Contact your semen supplier for current pricing.
Pricing Model: Per straw premium over conventional semen
Pros & Considerations
- Only commercially available sexed semen technology
- 4M cells deliver near-conventional conception rates
- Universal availability across all major AI companies
- Enables profitable beef-on-dairy breeding strategies
- 10-20% lower conception rate than conventional semen
- Premium cost of $10-20/straw
- ~10% of calves will be the undesired sex
- Requires careful semen handling technique
Implementation & Setup
How to implement SexedULTRA 4M Sexed Semen on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Immediate, ordered through your AI company
Training & Support
Training and support options available for SexedULTRA 4M Sexed Semen:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating SexedULTRA 4M Sexed Semen:
- What percentage of your herd do you want to breed with sexed semen vs. beef semen?
- What is the value difference between heifer calves and bull calves in your market?
- Are your AI technicians trained on proper sexed semen handling protocols?
- What conception rate are you currently achieving with conventional semen?