Cattle slaughter in Mato Grosso reached a record for the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural and Livestock Economics (Imea), based on information from the Institute of Agricultural and Livestock Defense of Mato Grosso (Indea). During this period, 1.83 million head were slaughtered, a 6.70% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The performance was driven mainly by the higher number of males sent to slaughterhouses, which also set a record for the period, totaling 899,290 head—a 15.66% increase compared to the previous year. Female slaughter totaled 935,250 head, with a slight decline of 0.70%. The composition of the slaughter shows a relevant change: the participation of cows fell from 54.78% in the first quarter of 2025 to 50.98% in 2026, while that of males rose from 45.22% to 49.02%. Despite the record volume, the movement indicates a transition in the livestock cycle, with signs of greater retention of females ...