Argentina aims to complete its first large export of live cattle in a long time

Published 2021년 9월 16일

Tridge summary

Argentina is planning its first live sheep export to Saudi Arabia in December, organized by LAMB.AR, a group of sheep producers. The shipment, scheduled for December, aims to add value to the product and address the low profit margin for producers, despite opposition from refrigerators due to higher prices paid for lambs. The export has sparked controversy due to potential job losses in processing plants and concerns about the sheep sector's lower slaughter capacity. The proposal also highlights the need to address regional lag in exploiting commercial opportunities, as Brazil and Uruguay have done, and issues related to animal welfare.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

The export of live animals has always been a harsh issue in our country, not only because of the complexity of the operation, which involves ensuring that the animals arrive at their destination in good condition, but also because of the tensions that it generates with the refrigerators, especially cattle, who claim to see their businesses affected. But the organization of a sale of live sheep to Saudi Arabia would seem to indicate that the discussion was settled or softened, at least for animals of this species. The project was organized by LAMB.AR, a group of sheep producers that seeks to sell farm animals to the client without intermediation, with the express support of the Foreign Ministry and the export area of the Province of Buenos Aires. If this business materializes, scheduled for next December, it would be the first export of animals on foot in the country in many years. Of course we are referring to large-scale business of slaughter animals, since the export of ...

Would you like more in-depth insights?

Gain access to detailed market analysis tailored to your business needs.
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.