Brazil: Genetic evolution in sheep farming will be on display at the 15th Agrovino

The 15th edition of Agrovino will feature 298 animals in the shed and 57 trios, totaling 469 animals, a record in relation to previous editions and a 35% increase in relation to last year, with 347 specimens. On the track in the park of the Association and Rural Union of Bagé (RS), the specimens will parade during the judgments of the breeds, exposing the best of the genetics of the breeders. In addition, business will also be part of the fair with sales in four auctions throughout the event organized by the Bageense Association of Sheep Breeders (Abaco) and the Rural Association and Union. According to estimates by the Brazilian Association of Sheep Breeders (Arco), the national herd already exceeds 20 million heads. "It's impressive how year after year the breeders have been improving in genetics, management and nutrition of the herds in Rio Grande do Sul and all this work is reflected in the exhibitions. Today the State exports a lot of genetic material to different regions of ...