Mato Grosso launches statewide livestock census campaign

The Institute of Agricultural Defense of the State of Mato Grosso (Indea) is launching a statewide campaign to update livestock and rural property data. Starting Sunday, November 1, producers of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, equines, swine, poultry, fish, and bees must report detailed information to the state government.

The campaign runs until December 10. Producers can submit data online via the producer module or in person at one of Indea’s 140 units and advanced posts. This biannual update is critical for sanitary surveillance and disease control. In the previous May campaign, 106,000 rural establishments reported 31.1 million cattle, maintaining Mato Grosso’s position as the national leader in cattle numbers.

Failure to comply carries significant consequences. Starting November 9, breeders of cattle, buffalo, swine in technical systems, and commercial poultry who have not updated their data will be prohibited from issuing Animal Transit Guides (GTA), except for animals being sent to slaughter. Additionally, producers who fail to communicate stock levels by the end of the campaign will face a fine proportional to the number of animals on the property.