Confinement: costs rise in Goiás and fall in SP, according to USP index

The monthly analysis of the Confined Cattle Cost Index (ICBC) from USP revealed a variation in the costs of fattening feedlot cattle in October 2025, benefiting the feedlot operators in São Paulo at the expense of those in Goiás. In general, there was a mix of highs and lows in the sector: The zootechnician Gustavo Sartorello, one of the authors of the ICBC, explains that while the producers in Goiás felt the squeeze on inputs, the scenario in São Paulo was one of relief or stability in confinement costs. Check it out: The difference in costs between the states is explained by two main factors: the composition of the inputs and the feedlot time. The composition of the feed represents a significant share of the total cost: 83% in Goiás and 79% in São Paulo. This percentage difference is linked to the fattening time, which in Goiás is 99 days, while the properties in São Paulo have slightly shorter or longer cycles. Despite the difference in daily costs, the confinement sector in ...