Brazilian bovine genetics begins to be exported to Honduras

From being an importer, Brazil has become one of the largest exporters of bovine genetics. With investments in research and technology, the progress of the national herd arouses the interest of markets around the world. Now it is Honduras' turn to pave the way for Brazilian genetics. To boost milk production in the Central American country, doses of semen from Gir Leiteiro and Girolando bulls were purchased from ABS battery, a leader in supplying bovine genetics. “We are honored that they chose ABS. Producers in Honduras want to make milk production more efficient and profitable in the country and, with the genetics they are using, they will certainly achieve their goals. Our expectation is that, in the near future, they will also take embryos”, highlights the ABS Foreign Trade Coordinator, Paula Waeny. With an import protocol signed in October last year, this is the first negotiation between the two countries. Doses of conventional semen and sexed semen (Sexcel) were acquired ...