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 Semen00:20 Growth in Gender-Sorted Semen Sales00:55 Trends in Gender-Sorted Semen04:12 Technological Advancements in Gender-Sorted Semen06:10 Importance of Accuracy in Gender-Sorted Semen11:07 Economic Impact of Ultraplus High Purity™ Semen17:31 Future Directions and Beef on Dairy Opportunities20:30 Conclusion and Wrap-Up