Xenética Fontao to Supply Semen Doses to Over 2,400 Galician Farms

Xenética Fontao's Pioneering Initiative
Xenética Fontao, a public commercial company under the Xunta de Galicia, is set to provide bovine semen doses to more than 2,400 farms in Galicia as part of the milk control programs. This massive supply accounts for approximately 45-50% of the reproductive material needed by these farms, all at sustainable prices.
Annual Campaign for 2025
The annual distribution campaign, scheduled during January and part of February, will make available substantial quantities of both conventional and sexed semen doses to meet the reproductive needs of around 192,000 bovine breeders. Highlighting the exceptional quality and competitive pricing, approximately 80,000 conventional semen doses will be provided free of charge.
Seminal Collaboration with Africor
Xenética Fontao has teamed up with Africor for a joint supply campaign, offering conventional and sexed semen doses for dairy farms. This year's campaign boasts the highest number of bulls in recent years, featuring 26 bulls for conventional and 22 for sexed semen.
Top Sires for 2025
The 2025 XF-Africor semen campaign includes the best national bulls selected for key genetic traits: productivity (milk, fat, and protein), morphology (general type with a focus on udders and legs), and functional or health traits (somatic cell count, calving ease, cow fertility, and milking speed).
The highlight of the selection, Milord, stands as the top XF bull in Spain, leading in productivity traits (milk, fat, and protein), making him not only the absolute leader but also the best Spanish bull for fat kilograms.
Genetic Advantages with Gigaball
The campaign also features Gigaball, a proven bull known for his morphological correctness and excellent milk production with high fat and protein quality. Gigaball offers a reliable choice for farmers seeking proven sires over new 'genomic' bulls, renowned for their impressive figures yet unproven reliability.
Commitment to Galician Agriculture
Xenética Fontao reinforces its dedication to supporting the Galician farming sector by providing top-tier genetic material at affordable prices. By doing so, they contribute significantly to the progress and competitiveness of Galicia's livestock industry.