Nine Dutch Holstein bulls, imported from the United States, are in the final phase of quarantine in Brazil, as per the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa). These bulls, which were flown from Texas to Miami, will be used for semen collection at a Semen Collection and Processing Center to improve the Brazilian dairy herd. Brazil has been importing semen and animals of the Holstein breed since the 16th century, but still relies on imported bulls for genetic improvement. From January 2023 to June 2024, Brazil imported semen from 664 bulls, predominantly from the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The Ministry of Agriculture also imports breeds for crossbreeding, such as the Holstein and Angus, and ensures the health of animals and the improvement of the national herd through genetics and zootechnical certification.