Your weekly window into the world of Gir — the news, the market, and the genetics moving right now.
Week of August 3 – August 10, 2026
A new software release is set to improve genetic gain and reduce inbreeding in Gir dairy cattle. The system, introduced this week, offers advanced tools for genetic selection and herd management.
Marketplace data for the week show 100 newly listed inventory comprising 56 embryos and 44 semen. The median asking price per straw among the newly listed semen is $957, based on 16 priced listings, while the median asking price per embryo is $470 from 32 priced listings. Brazil leads the listings with 65, followed by Mexico with 27, the United States with 4, and India with 3. The most frequently offered sires are Girolando (5 listings), Girolando F1 (3 listings), Sêmen De Touros Nelore E Gir (3 listings), Touro Gir Leiteiro (3 listings), and Ca Everest (2 listings).
- 100 new listings found (−72 on the week before), from 10 seller sites in 5 countries
- The mix: 56 embryo, 44 semen
- Median asking price among newly listed semen: $957 a straw (16 priced listings)
- Median asking price among newly listed embryos: $470 (32 priced listings)
- Most active countries: 🇧🇷 Brazil (65), 🇲🇽 Mexico (27), 🇺🇸 USA (4), 🇮🇳 India (3)
- Sires most often offered: Girolando (5), Girolando F1 (3), Sêmen De Touros Nelore E Gir (3), Touro Gir Leiteiro (3), Ca Everest (2)
This edition was compiled for the archive from that week's records.