Teagasc runs trials using ‘sexed’ semen to enhance dairy herd

Artificial insemination using female-specific semen may be used to enhance the Irish dairy herd.

Teagasc researchers are running trials to examine any benefits to be gained from using ‘sexed’ semen to expand the Irish dairy herd.

In the dairy industry, female offspring are more desirable than male offspring, particularly with the impending removal of the milk quota regime.