Sexed Semen Surge Meets Beef-on-Dairy Stability
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- Jun 29
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Today’s dairies are asking every pregnancy to do more. The best cows are producing the next generation of replacement heifers through sexed semen, while the rest of the herd is often bred to beef bulls to bring in more value from strong calf prices.
Behind those decisions are genomics, changing markets and a breeding strategy that’s become far more intentional than simply filling replacement pens.
The latest numbers from the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) show 45.8 million units of semen were sold or collected in 2025, down about 6% from 2024. But according to NAAB President Jay Weier, that doesn’t mean demand for dairy genetics is slowing.
By Taylor Leach
June 23, 2026 11:57 AM
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