Your weekly window into the world of Wagyu — the news, the market, and the genetics moving right now.
Week of September 14 – September 21, 2026
DNA testing helps cattle producers make faster, more precise breeding decisions. U.S. reports confirm that the technology is being adopted by producers looking to streamline selection.
This week there were 510 new listings sourced from 85 seller sites in 17 countries, a drop from the previous 563. Among them were 204 embryos, 281 semen, and 25 cloning‑rights. The median asking price per straw for newly listed semen was $288 across 133 priced items, while embryos were listed at a median of $5,000 across 83 priced items. The U.S. led activity with 303 listings, followed by Australia with 68, Austria 44, and Germany 23. The most offered sires were Homerun and White Wagyu (8 each), Ayato (7), Itofuku (6), and Hector (4).
The next event on the calendar is the European Elite Wagyu Auction on 2026-10-08, featuring Holstein Wagyu from Negenharrie.
- 510 new listings found (−53 on the week before), from 85 seller sites in 17 countries
- The mix: 281 semen, 204 embryo, 25 cloning-rights
- Median asking price among newly listed semen: $288 a straw (133 priced listings)
- Median asking price among newly listed embryos: $5,000 (83 priced listings)
- Most active countries: 🇺🇸 USA (303), 🇦🇺 Australia (68), 🇦🇹 Austria (44), 🇩🇪 Germany (23)
- Sires most often offered: Homerun (8), White Wagyu (8), Ayato (7), Itofuku (6), Hector (4)
This edition was compiled for the archive from that week's records.