Drought reduces livestock production in Mexico

게시됨 2024년 5월 22일

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The severe drought over the past two years has significantly impacted sheep and goat producers in Jalisco, resulting in a 40% loss of herds. This has led to a more stringent selection process for quality genetics. Jalisco, a leader in Latin America for developing resilient livestock genetics, particularly in hair breeds like Katahdin, Dorper, Pelibuey, Blackbelly, and Pelifolk, produces 40% of Mexico's registered cattle and is recognized for its pioneering work in sheep genetics. As the top producer of animal protein in Mexico, Jalisco's continued advancements in genetic management are essential to overcoming climate challenges and strengthening livestock production in the region.

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The severe drought that has affected the country in the last two years has had a devastating impact on sheep and goat producers in Jalisco, with a loss of 40% of their herds, reported Uriel Alejandro Gómez, president of the Local Livestock Association. of Sheep Farmers of Tlaquepaque (AGLOT). “Currently, we have to continue selecting quality genetics; We can no longer afford to have large numbers of bellies, we have dropped 40% and now there is a more rigid selection in productivity, in numbers, in weight gains and this impact has also been felt in the production of cattle." , highlighted Gómez. During the presentation of the Jalisco 2024 Sheep Goat Congress, the secretary of AGLOT, Gerardo Vázquez, stressed that Jalisco is a leader in Latin America in the development of genetics, especially in hair breeds such as Katahdin, Dorper, Pelibuey, Blackbelly and Pelifolk, which produce a more resistant and adaptable livestock. “Personally, I have exported genetics to Ecuador and Panama; ...

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