Bull semen worth $100,000 is part of a haul of allegedly stolen wagyu cattle uncovered by police in regional Australia.
A 34-year-old man from Grafton, in northern New South Wales, faces 20 charges including cattle theft and obtaining financial advantage after allegedly stealing more than 100 cattle from his employer.
A vet allegedly contacted by the 34-year-old also faces animal cruelty charges for failing to provide treatment to some of his cattle.
Police alleged the sale led to a discount of almost $100,000 after the man bought the herd through a third party at a greatly reduced price.
A search warrant allegedly uncovered a liquid nitrogen storage tank containing the bull semen.
A 34-year-old Grafton man faces 20 charges including cattle theft.
The 34-year-old is charged with 20 offences including cattle theft, animal cruelty and obtaining financial advantage by deception. »