14.09.2026
IMV Technologies, a global leader in animal reproduction biotechnologies, is proud to announce the launch of Kineo Start, a new compact, portable AI-powered CASA system designed specifically for animal professionals seeking a simple solution for accurate and reliable semen quality analysis.
Developed for small AI studs, veterinary clinics, mobile laboratories, inseminators and farms, Kineo Start empowers users with limited laboratory experience to perform accurate and repeatable semen analysis with confidence, helping optimize reproductive performance and support better breeding decisions.
Designed for both semen dose production and quality control before artificial insemination, Kineo Start supports processing decisions during production while ensuring semen quality before insemination.
Kineo Start combines innovative imaging technology, artificial intelligence, and intuitive software in a compact, plug-and-play system that simplifies semen analysis in the field. With focus-free imaging, automatic light adjustment and integrated software guidance, the system requires no specialist training and enables non-expert users to obtain accurate and repeatable results
“Many breeding professionals still rely on subjective microscope evaluations or have limited access to advanced semen analysis tools,” said Melina Craus, CASA Marketing Manager at IMV Technologies. “With Kineo Start, our ambition was to make advanced semen analysis accessible to every professional by providing a complete solution that delivers accurate, repeatable and actionable results while remaining simple enough for non-expert users.”
Kineo Start goes beyond hardware by offering a comprehensive ecosystem including:
The system measures key semen quality parameters including concentration, total motility and progressive motility. It also assists users by automatically calculating dose numbers and extender volumes. Integrated animal database management and statistical tools allow users to monitor and compare male performance over time, helping optimize animal management and reproductive performance.
Customizable PDF reports enable users to document and share semen quality results with breeders and customers, strengthening confidence in semen quality.
Kineo Start features:
Built on more than 60 years of IMV Technologies' expertise in animal reproduction, Kineo Start has been co-developed with CEA, one of France's leading applied research organizations, through its artificial intelligence research teams, and incorporates AI developed in collaboration with leading research experts.
The solution has undergone extensive validation with more than 15 first users during product development and has successfully passed external laboratory evaluations, transport stress testing and CE certification to ensure accuracy, repeatability and reliability under real field conditions.
With Kineo Start, IMV Technologies continues its commitment to making advanced reproductive technologies accessible to a wider community of breeding professionals worldwide.
For more information about Kineo Start, please visit imv-technologies.com/product/kineo-start or contact melina.craus@imv-technologies.com.
IMV Technologies is the worldwide leader in animal biotechnologies dedicated to improving animal reproduction performance. Through innovative solutions, services and expertise, IMV Technologies supports veterinarians, breeding organizations and producers in swine, equine, bovine and other farm animal species worldwide.
