STtalks #362 - Rethinking Gender-Sorted Semen for Profit, Fertility, and the Future with Ben Voelz
Sat Feb 07 2026
Join us as we re-visit the benefits and technology behind 4M™ gender-sorted semen! Ben Voelz sits down to explain the advancements from previous generations of gender-sorted semen to the latest 4M™ Ultraplus™ technology and its impact on conception rates and fertility. In this STtalks they also explore the cost implications for producers, the role of this technology in improving genetic progress, and future trends in gender-sorted semen. Don't miss this deep dive into reproductive technologies and their benefits for dairy farmers!
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Understanding 4M™ Ultraplus™ Gender-sorted Semen
02:04 Comparing 4M™ and 2M: Conception Rates and Fertility
03:42 Cost Efficiency: 4M™ vs 2M
04:56 Building Genetic Momentum with 4M™ Technology
06:11 Future of Gender-sorted Semen Technology
07:35 Conclusion and Summary
08:34 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More
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Join us as we re-visit the benefits and technology behind 4M™ gender-sorted semen! Ben Voelz sits down to explain the advancements from previous generations of gender-sorted semen to the latest 4M™ Ultraplus™ technology and its impact on conception rates and fertility. In this STtalks they also explore the cost implications for producers, the role of this technology in improving genetic progress, and future trends in gender-sorted semen. Don't miss this deep dive into reproductive technologies and their benefits for dairy farmers! 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Understanding 4M™ Ultraplus™ Gender-sorted Semen 02:04 Comparing 4M™ and 2M: Conception Rates and Fertility 03:42 Cost Efficiency: 4M™ vs 2M 04:56 Building Genetic Momentum with 4M™ Technology 06:11 Future of Gender-sorted Semen Technology 07:35 Conclusion and Summary 08:34 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More