Semen demand soars amid bullish cattle market

Record high cattle prices and improved seasonal conditions have sent demand for fresh and frozen bull semen soaring to unprecedented levels. Key points: Demand for bull semen is at an all-time high due to improved seasonal conditions and record cattle prices Sexed semen is in particularly high demand in the dairy and beef sectors Experts say it's "unsurprising" industry is reinvesting in genetics given high cattle prices Industry players say demand is particularly high for sexed semen, which involves the processing of semen into gender and enables producers to conduct selective breeding. Genetics Australia CEO Anthony Shelly said he's never seen so much demand for quality semen among commercial and stud breeders in both the Australian dairy and beef industries. Prices prompt semen spike Mr Shelly said improvements in the efficiency of methods such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer, had Genetics Australia CEO Anthony says demand for semen is sky high as farmers look to rebuild depleted numbers.