Learn about the rescue story of the Caracu breed and how the investment in genetic improvement and the polled gene shortens the production cycle and increases profit. Watch the video
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Livestock farmers, the search for adapted and high-performance animals has led the sector to revive breeds that are intertwined with the history of Brazil. The Caracu, the first bovine breed to arrive in the country, is an example of an animal that, after being considered extinct, is reviving a glorious past and proving to be an excellent option for premium beef production. Watch the video below and check it out. The program Giro do Boi received Renato Francisco Visconti Filho, vice-president of the Brazilian Association of Caracu Breeders (ABC Caracu). He explained how the breed, which used to be the second largest in Brazil until the 1960s, has modernized and is now an excellent option for modern cattle farming. Despite being a rustic animal that has adapted to over 500 years of adversities in Brazil, the Caracu is an animal that excels in confinement, proving its versatility. The Caracu, when crossed with other breeds (whether taurine or zebuine), can achieve slaughter weights ...