en.Wedoany.com Reported - Investment in bovine genetics has become a strategic priority for Brazil's livestock industry, and the transformation it is driving in both beef and dairy sectors was confirmed by market data in the first quarter of 2026. According to a survey released by the Brazilian Association of Artificial Insemination (ASBIA) in partnership with Cepea/USP, Brazil sold over 5 million doses of bovine semen in Q1 2026, an increase of 17.7% compared to the same period last year.

This growth was primarily driven by the beef cattle sector. In sales to end customers, 3.09 million doses of beef semen were sold, a 26.1% increase over Q1 2025. Exports of Brazilian genetic material also accelerated significantly, with beef semen export volumes nearly doubling to 83,500 doses, a year-on-year increase of 99.2%. ASBIA President Luís Adriano Teixeira stated that these figures reflect not only growing domestic demand but also international recognition of Brazilian genetics. He noted that the genetic evolution of breeds adapted to Brazil's tropical climate has enhanced the competitiveness of the country's livestock industry, a result of years of breed improvement in Brazil, particularly the increasing meat production efficiency of Zebu breeds in tropical regions.

In the dairy sector, the market also achieved sustained growth. Sales to end customers reached 1.52 million doses, an increase of 5.9%, setting a historical record for the quarter. The survey also showed an increase in genetic material imports, with over 1.7 million doses of semen entering Brazil during the period, a 54.7% increase, while domestic production was 4.64 million doses. Teixeira emphasized that this scenario demonstrates that Brazilian farmers recognize genetics as a key investment for making beef and dairy farming increasingly efficient and sustainable. Furthermore, the widespread adoption of artificial insemination technology is also noteworthy, with the technique now covering 3,721 municipalities in Brazil, equivalent to 66.8% of the country's towns and cities.

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