Bahia reaches the largest cattle herd in history with 13.7 million heads, according to IBGE

Bahia's cattle farming reached a historic milestone in 2024, registering the highest volume of bovine livestock in the last 50 years. Data from the Municipal Livestock Survey (PPM), released by the IBGE, confirmed that the state's bovine herd grew by 3.5% compared to 2023. This was the second highest percentage increase in the country, surpassed only by Pará, a giant in rapid expansion. With a total of 13.7 million head, Bahia consolidates its position, currently occupying the seventh place in the national ranking of cattle breeding. The state's participation in the Brazilian herd is 5.7%, reinforcing its relevance in the national scenario and staying ahead of traditional cattle-raising powers such as São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul. The robust growth of the Bahian herd is driven by investments and high productivity in strategic regions, with a highlight for the west of Bahia. The municipality of Santa Rita de Cássia remains in the lead, with the largest bovine herd in the state, ...