| 2016-06-06 |    |
Cogent Breeding Partners with Blondin Sires
The market leader in bovine genetics, innovation and selection, Cogent Breeding Ltd, has announced an important partnership with the newly formed, type merit specialist, Blondin Sires Inc.
The move, which creates a dedicated partnership in the supply of breed leading Holstein type sires, follows Cogent’s recent expansion in the global market.
(L-R) Dann Brady, Kim Cote, Simon Lalande, Owain Harries, Dave Brand
Commenting on the announcement, Owain
Harries, Genetic Procurement Manager at Cogent said:
“With this newly formed partnership, what
we now have is a dedicated supply of breed leading type sires exclusively
available through Cogent. The Blondin name is synonymous with farmers
and breeders not only in Canada but globally and we know that through
our growing international presence we will be able to bring these
leading genetics to customers all over the world.”
He continued:
“In a world where many of our competitors are closing
the link between breeders and their companies, Cogent values the importance
of working with the best Breeders to supply top end genetics. A common
theme between the two companies is the belief that even with genomics,
we must also place focus on the sire stacks and especially the cow
families that bulls are selected from. Strong cow families that are
proven to deliver results will be a key feature of this elite offering,
based on evidence both companies have experienced through their mainstream
programmes.”
Commenting on behalf of Blondin Sires Inc, Dann Brady – Sales and Marketing
Manager at Ferme
Blondin said:
“Through our newly formed partnership with
Cogent
Breeding Ltd, we can now create a focus within our breeding programme
to supply the bulls that a big segment of the Holstein market is asking
for. We will continue to work with the very best animals from within our
own herd, but we will also continue to invest in the best females globally
to supply this programme and look to purchase leading bulls from other
breeders.”
“The bulls ultimately selected to be sold under this brand will be focused towards the higher end type market. Providing not only a show focus but bringing back the art of breeding for longevity and balance all combined with solid cow families.”
Genetics
and Product Development Manager at Cogent, Hugh Pocock, summarised
the partnership as:
“Two like minded companies working together to bring
the best genetics available for this segment of the market to our growing
customer base. As a genetic provider, we respect that there are many different
types of cows that can be profitable on farm, and we continue to strive
to offer the best within each segment. This development is a key part
of our mission to deliver excellence and compliments our current portfolio
of world leading genetics and innovative technology together with a high
level of customer support through our service offering.”
