Assertion: sexed semen | /r/HasProperty | profitable
Facets:
value: on the genetically better animals
type: OTHER
value: in the first service
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: When sexed semen is profitable in the first service, it typically remains profitable in later services as well, even though the conception risk decreases.
text: The authors concluded that sexed semen in heifers could only be profitable if there are very small differentials in the price of sexed semen (< $25), small impacts on conception risk (< 10%), and no consideration for genetic progress.
text: When not considering genetic progress, sexed semen is profitable when the value of the heifer calf is generally at least $400 more than the value of the bull calf.
text: If the genetic merit of animals is known, sexed semen could be profitable on the genetically better animals while it is not profitable on the genetically poorer animals.