Your weekly window into the world of Gir — the news, the market, and the genetics moving right now.
Week of October 19 – October 26, 2026
Brazil has shipped 600 cattle to Botswana in an effort to expand dairy production. The ABCGIL president noted genetic progress and future prospects for the Gir Leiteiro. Research has examined genotype‑x‑environment interaction for milk production in the Gir dairy breed. A Gir Leiteiro matriarch clinched the top prize at ExpoLeite. The Indian breed is also influencing Brazilian dairy cattle. Girolando cattle behavior requires careful farm design.
Marketplace activity this week saw four new embryo listings from three seller sites in Brazil and Colombia, down from 30 the week before. The median asking price for a newly listed embryo is $1,800, based on one priced listing. Brazil and Colombia each accounted for two listings. Sires most frequently offered include Girolando (two listings) and Gyr Lechero (one listing).
- 4 new listings found (−26 on the week before), from 3 seller sites in 2 countries
- The mix: 4 embryo
- Median asking price among newly listed embryos: $1,800 (1 priced listings)
- Most active countries: 🇧🇷 Brazil (2), 🇨🇴 Colombia (2)
- Sires most often offered: Girolando (2), Gyr Lechero (1)