Program transforms the "gabiru calf" into a 22 arrobas asset, with slaughter at 12 months, and is the new source of income for the milk producer in Brazil
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The Beef on Dairy program has established itself as one of the biggest opportunities for dairy farmers in 2025, providing a new and robust source of income with the production of high-quality beef. The system consists of inseminating dairy cows that would be intended for replacement with semen from excellent beef cattle (taurine/European). In an interview with Giro do Boi, consultant Reginaldo Rocha, who promotes the program in Brazil, highlights that Beef on Dairy transforms a liability into an asset: the male calf, which was previously the "gabiru" or "hard foot," is converted into an early and high-value financial asset. Check it out: The great advantage of Beef on Dairy is the acceleration of the production cycle. The program is especially effective in Girolando herds, as the crossbreeding of the European beef bull with the Girolando (which has Dutch blood) results in carcasses with excellent fat coverage, tenderness, and eye of loin area, meeting premium beef protocols. The ...
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