Embryos and semen are stored in at least a dozen liquid nitrogen containers, potentially almost indefinitely. One lot of semen there is valued at $60,000 a dose although semen from the Bayard's bulls is a more reasonable $500 a dose.
David Palmer
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Five of our group travelled to Dom and Joanne Bayard's Goorambat farm in early October to see their facilities for collecting cattle embryos and semen. As well as their own Wagyu cattle, they hold cattle for several overseas owners including one in Switzerland who has about 50 cattle on the Goorambat farm. Other Wagyu females, selected for maximum marbling, are owned by an American. Embryos and semen are stored in at least a dozen liquid nitrogen containers, potentially almost indefinitely. One lot of semen there is valued at $60,000 a dose although semen from the Bayard's bulls is a more reasonable $500 a dose. There will be no session on Cup Day, however we will meet again on Tuesday 5th December. Keep an eye out for details in your email box and in the December Newsletter.
David Palmer
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