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.”

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 program 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 program 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, summarized 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 complements our current portfolio of world-leading genetics and innovative technology together with a high level of customer support through our service offering.”  PD

—From Cogent Breeding Ltd. news release