What STgenetics does

STgenetics is a vertically integrated bovine genetics company that supplies dairy and beef cattle producers worldwide with sexed semen, conventional semen, embryos, genomic testing services, and breeding program consulting. Operating as a brand under the legal entity Inguran LLC and headquartered in Navasota, Texas, the company maintains a sire catalog spanning 6+ dairy breeds (Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn) and 19+ beef breeds (Angus, Red Angus, Brangus, Brahman, Charolais, Simmental, Wagyu, and others), along with a beef-on-dairy crossbreeding line.

The underlying technology stack combines proprietary reproductive technologies (Ultraplus High Purity sexed semen, Sexed Ultra 4M) with genomic testing infrastructure under the Genetic Visions-ST™ and Vision+ brands, supported by the geneStream genetic data platform, Chromosomal Mating optimization service, and the STrategy breeding planning tool. More recent additions include the STructured™ balanced breeding program (January 2026) and the Farmfit® livestock health monitoring system (October 2025), extending the portfolio from genetic inputs into operational herd management.

STgenetics earns revenue through three primary streams: transaction-based bovine genetics sales (semen and embryos), subscription/recurring genomic testing services, and professional services for genetic consulting and breeding program design. Distribution is executed via direct sales lines (separated into US dairy and US beef channels), a wholly-owned Italian subsidiary (INSEME S.R.L) serving Southern Europe, and regional distributors across 10+ countries with localized websites. The company serves enterprise and mid-market dairy and beef producers globally, with named enterprise customers including Farnear Holsteins and Harris Dairy.

Name

STgenetics

Legal name

Inguran LLC

Website

https://stgen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

STgenetics is a global bovine genetics company supplying dairy and beef cattle producers with sexed semen, genomic testing, breeding program consulting, and herd management tools across 10+ countries, operating as a brand under Inguran LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bovine Genetics

NAICS

Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120), Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming (112111), Dual-Purpose Cattle Ranching and Farming (112130)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy Breeding & Genetics (AI, Embryo Transfer) (AFAEACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC), Seedstock/Purebred Beef Cattle Breeding (AFAEABAD), Breeding Program Design & Genetic Consulting (Mating Plans, EPD/Index Selection) (AFACAEAD), Stud Services & Managed Mating Programs (AFAEAJAG)

Keywords

• Bovine genetics services
• Dairy cattle breeding
• Beef cattle genetics
• Sexed semen production
• Livestock genomic testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Navasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bovine Genetics Sales: Sale of dairy and beef cattle semen (conventional and sexed), embryos, and breeding genetics to cattle farmers and breeding operations worldwide
2. Genomic Testing Services: Laboratory genomic testing services for cattle including fertility testing, trait screening, and hereditary defect identification
3. Genetic Consulting Services: Breeding program design, chromosomal mating services, and strategic genetic consultation for herd improvement

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STgenetics produces and sells bovine genetics for dairy and beef cattle, including sexed and conventional semen across 6 dairy breeds and 19+ beef breeds, plus embryos. The company delivers laboratory genomic testing services (fertility and defect screening), DNA-based chromosomal mating optimization, breeding program design and consulting, and livestock health monitoring (Farmfit®). Customers are commercial dairy farmers, beef cattle operations, beef-on-dairy crossbreeding programs, and colored-breed specialists across more than 10 countries.

Product overview

STgenetics is a bovine genetics company operating as a comprehensive platform for dairy and beef cattle genetics. The core offering includes dairy semen products (Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn) and beef semen products (Angus, Red Angus, Brangus, Brahman, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Simmental, Wagyu, and others). The portfolio integrates reproductive technologies (Sexed Ultra 4M, Ultraplus High Purity semen), genomic testing services (Vision+, Genetic Visions-ST™, including tests for Holstein Haplotype for Fertility 2), breeding planning tools (geneStream, Chromosomal Mating, STrategy), and herd management solutions (Farmfit®). The STructured™ program provides balanced breeding genetics, while the Legend™ Program offers access to highest genomic value bulls. The company also serves the beef-on-dairy crossbreeding segment. Regional operations include Inseme (Italy), Genetic Visions, and country-specific portals for Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• geneStream: Genetic services and genomic analysis platform
• Chromosomal Mating
• STrategy
• Vision+™
• Legend™ Program
• Ultraplus High Purity™
• Eco$
• Farmfit®
• STructure™

Products and services

• Dairy Semen Conventional and sexed dairy cattle semen sold across six dairy breeds (Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn) for artificial insemination. Target buyers are commercial dairy farmers and breeding operations seeking genetic improvement in milk yield, protein, fat, fertility, health and longevity traits.
• Beef Semen Beef cattle semen across 19+ breeds (Angus, Red Angus, Brangus, Brahman, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, Wagyu, Gelbvieh, Hereford and others) for purebred breeders and commercial cow-calf operations seeking carcass quality, growth rates and maternal traits.
• Beef on Dairy Crossbreeding Genetics

Quantifiable outcome

• Market leadership in bovine genetics with global operations spanning 10+ countries

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature9 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sexing Technologies: The pioneering sexed semen technology company and widely reported to be affiliated with Inguran LLC (STgenetics' parent). Direct overlap in sexed semen processing and bovine reproductive technology.
• ABS Global (Genus plc): Global bovine genetics division of publicly-listed Genus plc, offering conventional and sexed semen, genomic testing, and beef-on-dairy programs. Most directly comparable in product breadth and global reach.
• Select Sires: US farmer-owned cooperative AI stud with deep dairy and beef sire catalogs, in-house sexed semen capability (Sexation), and international distribution. Direct competitor across nearly every STgenetics product line.
• Alta Genetics (URUS Group): Major bovine genetics provider within URUS Group, offering conventional and sexed semen, genomic programs (Alta CONNEKT), and beef-on-dairy solutions. Closely matched business model and customer base.
• CRV: Dutch cooperative with strong international footprint in dairy and beef genetics, genomic testing (CRV Fertility, InSire), and herd management software. Comparable in global reach and integrated genetics-plus-data model.
• Semex Alliance: Canadian cattle genetics cooperative distributing elite dairy and beef sires globally with proprietary genomic tools (Elevate, Reproductive Solutions). Direct competitor in international sire catalogs and genomic services.
• Cogent Breeding (Masterrind): UK-based bovine genetics business (formerly part of Cogent, now linked with Masterrind in Germany) offering sexed semen (Precision), genomic testing, and beef-on-dairy programs. Comparable in product mix and European distribution.
• Trans Ova Genetics (URUS Group): US leader in advanced bovine reproductive technologies including IVF, embryo transfer, and cloning — sister company to Alta within URUS Group. Comparable in advanced reproductive technology offering and elite-genetics customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis: Largest global animal health company and owner of Genex Cooperative (bovine genetics). Provides overlap through genetics and adjacent reproductive health products, but operates as a broad incumbent across species and product categories.

Emerging players

• Vytelle: Fast-growing bovine IVF and genetics platform combining in-vitro fertilization with a proprietary data network. Emerging competitor focused specifically on advanced reproductive technology and data-driven genetics, partially overlapping STgenetics' advanced services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stgenetics
• Facebookfacebook.com/stgenetics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2031147

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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