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