The State of the Gir Weekly — GirTank

The headline of this week is the formal partnership announced by Brazil and Guatemala to advance genetic improvement of dairy cattle. The two countries are setting up joint research and breeding programs aimed at enhancing the Gir, Girolando, and other Brazilian‑adapted lines for tropical agriculture.

In the marketplace, 176 new listings surfaced from 26 seller sites across eight countries, a slight dip from the 202‑listing week before. The inventory totals 69 embryo offerings and 107 semen straws. The median asking price for newly listed semen straws stands at $995 (price‑available on 70 listings), while embryos trade at a median of $524 (on 48 priced listings). Brazil remains the most active country with 108 listings, followed by India (29), Mexico (11), and the USA (10). The most frequently offered sire names are Gir Leiteiro (10 listings), Diorito Brazil Gir (8), Gyr (8), Pacinte Barazil Gir (5), and Gyr Lechero (4).

Other notable industry events this week include the 3rd EXPOANGRA hosting over 350 animals to spur genetics, business, and knowledge; Farm Cafarnaum receiving three awards and spotlighting Barra Mansa at Girolando Fest; the announcement that a thousand Girolando heifers will be introduced to reinforce genetics and milk productivity in Ceará; a commemorative Farewell to Fécula Mutum, marking the legacy of a premier Gir dairy cow lineage; and Semex Brasil’s participation in ExpoZebu 2023 in Minas Gerais.

• 176 new listings found (−26 on the week before), from 26 seller sites in 8 countries
• The mix: 107 semen, 69 embryo
• Median asking price among newly listed semen: $995 a straw (70 priced listings)
• Median asking price among newly listed embryos: $524 (48 priced listings)
• Most active countries: 🇧🇷 Brazil (108), 🇮🇳 India (29), 🇲🇽 Mexico (11), 🇺🇸 USA (10)
• Sires most often offered: Gir Leiteiro (10), Diorito Brazil Gir (8), Gyr (8), Pacinte Barazil Gir (5), Gyr Lechero (4)