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Livestock breeding and auctions in Paraguay and Argentina

Overview

Livestock producers and organizations in Paraguay and Argentina continue to conduct auctions and genetic evaluations to improve cattle breeding standards. Recent activities in Paraguay include Ganadera Los Lazos auctioning 80 Brangus bulls focused on feed conversion and carcass characteristics, while Freemont SA hosted an elite Brahman female auction featuring animals selected through 15 years of reproductive biotechnology. Additionally, the ‘Los Magníficos’ event, organized by La Tropa, Ferusa Negocios, and Reprocon, brought 470 breeding bulls of the Brahman, Braford, Brangus, and Nelore breeds to market. Raúl Appleyard of Ferusa Negocios noted the goal was to concentrate a significant volume of breeders in a single day to allow producers to meet needs efficiently.

In Argentina, Estancia La Pelada recently offered 250 Braford and Brahman breeders adapted to northern regional conditions. Academic efforts continue through the Universidad del Centro Santa Fe, which is evaluating Limangus bulls in grazing systems to provide strategic data for regional improvement. In Chaco, a historic auction in Fuerte Esperanza involved 386 animals; supported by the provincial government, the initiative aimed to reduce costs by eliminating commissions and providing freight assistance. Production Minister Oscar Dudik stated such programs help producers access competitive markets.

Market demand remains active, as seen in the Las Talas auction in Paraguay, where Brangus, Brahman, and Braford bulls saw sustained interest. Previous high-profile sales include a record-breaking Angus bull sale in Bahía Blanca and steady demand at the Borsalino Hermanos auction in Mercedes.

Entities

Ferusa Negocios · Asociación Rural del Paraguay · Reprocon · Cabaña Siete Trincheras · Asociación de Criadores de Brangus del Paraguay

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Livestock auctions report strong demand in Paraguay and Argentina

    Livestock auctions in Paraguay and Argentina show strong market activity, with high demand for bulls in Paraguay and government-supported sales in Chaco, Argentina.

  2. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Livestock markets see high-value sales in Argentina and Paraguay

    Livestock markets in Argentina and Paraguay report high-value sales, including a record 42 million peso Angus bull, alongside strategic breeding auctions and discussions on improving cattle stock efficiency.

  3. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Los Magníficos to market 470 breeding bulls this Sunday

    The ‘Los Magníficos’ event will offer 470 Brahman, Braford, Brangus, and Nelore breeding bulls in Paraguay this Sunday.

  4. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Livestock producers in Paraguay and Argentina host cattle auctions and genetic trials

    Livestock producers in Paraguay and Argentina are hosting major auctions for Brangus, Brahman, and Braford genetics, while UCSF launches new grazing-based genetic evaluations in Santa Fe.

Sources

agronoa.com.ar · agrorural.com.py · barranquerasonline.com.ar · cooperativas.com.ar · eldifusor.com · ellitoral.com.ar · eltelegrafo.com · ruralnet.com.ar · santafederf.com.ar · spnoticias.com.ar · sprotagonistas.com.ar · tn.com.ar · ucsf.edu.ar · valoragro.com.py

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