Brazilian states launch mandatory livestock declaration campaigns

Agricultural authorities in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and São Paulo have launched mandatory livestock declaration campaigns for the second half of the year.

In Mato Grosso, the campaign runs from November 1 to December 10. Producers of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, poultry, fish, and bees must report detailed animal and property data to the Institute of Agricultural Defense of the State of Mato Grosso (Indea MT). Failure to update data by November 9 will prevent certain producers from issuing Animal Transit Guides (GTA), except for animals being sent to slaughter. Non-compliance by the December 10 deadline may result in fines.

In São Paulo, the declaration period begins November 1 and concludes on November 30. Producers must use the Gedave system to report all species, including cattle, buffalo, equines, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, fish, and beehives. This mandatory requirement follows the cessation of foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations in the state. Similar to Mato Grosso, the issuance of Animal Transit Guides for cattle and buffalo will be blocked until the update is completed.