Brazilian sheep farming intensifies negotiations in Brasilia

Published 2024년 10월 15일

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The Brazilian Sheep Breeders Association (Arco) recently met with ministry officials to discuss the future of the sheep and goat production sector in Brazil. Topics covered included the possibility of sheep and goats entering semen collection centers, genealogical registration, imports and exports, and the control of Scrapie disease. Arco is also looking into the potential of exporting genetic material to Colombia and expanding markets for sheep genetics. The association also stressed the need for more semen processing and freezing centers and the registration of two synthetic sheep breeds. Discussions also included strengthening the Lamb and Milk Routes to develop local production.

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Representatives of the Brazilian Sheep Breeders Association (Arco) were in Brasília (DF), participating in the 73rd Regular Meeting of the Sector Chamber of the Goat and Sheep Production Chain. During this meeting, the group met with authorities from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development, addressing issues relevant to the sector. During the meeting with Mapa, Arco representatives discussed the feasibility of carrying out the tests required for the entry of sheep and goats into semen collection and processing centers (CCPS). In addition, the main agenda revolved around genealogical registration, as well as imports and exports in the sector. Arco's Genealogical Registration Superintendent, Magali Moura, highlighted that conversations were held with representatives of the genealogical registry and the coordination of the Animal Defense Secretariat, including Secretary Marcelo Mota. "Currently, the import regulations ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio