Livestock auctions highlight cattle genetics demand in Uruguay and Paraguay

Livestock auctions in Uruguay and Paraguay are highlighting the high demand for specialized cattle genetics.

In Uruguay, the El Yunque auction, managed by Megaagro, successfully sold its entire offering of 460 animals. The sale featured 126 Angus bulls with an average price of US$ 6,414 and a peak price of US$ 27,000. Additionally, 19 Brangus bulls were sold at an average of US$ 5,034, and 27 pregnant Angus PI heifers averaged US$ 4,911.

In Paraguay, Cabaña Galileo is preparing its VIII Annual Auction at the Asociación Rural del Paraguay in Mariano Roque Alonso. The auction will feature Braford, Brahman, and Brangus breeders. The program focuses on animals selected over 20 years for adaptation, fertility, and meat production efficiency, specifically targeting animals capable of converting pasture to meat quickly in various environments.