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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

Advantages:
  • 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
Considerations:
  • 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:

    1. What percentage of your herd do you want to breed with sexed semen vs. beef semen?
    2. What is the value difference between heifer calves and bull calves in your market?
    3. Are your AI technicians trained on proper sexed semen handling protocols?
    4. What conception rate are you currently achieving with conventional semen?

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