STtalks #270 - The Rise & Impact of Gender-Sorted Semen with Kevin Ziemba

The shift towards gender-sorted semen is clear; in 2024 the U.S. dairy industry increased their gender-sorted dairy units used by 1.5 million units. In this STtalks, we explore the uptick in this technology and how it has evolved over the years with Kevin Ziemba, STgenetics® Global Applied Genetic Consulting Manager. As our conversation continues, we explore the opportunities Ultraplus High Purity™ can provide to dairy producer’s bottom line and where the future of this technology is heading!

00:00 Introduction to Gender-Sorted Semen

00:20 Growth in Gender-Sorted Semen Sales

00:55 Trends in Gender-Sorted Semen

04:12 Technological Advancements in Gender-Sorted Semen

06:10 Importance of Accuracy in Gender-Sorted Semen

11:07 Economic Impact of Ultraplus High Purity™ Semen

17:31 Future Directions and Beef on Dairy Opportunities

20:30 Conclusion and Wrap-Up