Girolando in the Northeast: does the breed guarantee more milk even in the semi-arid region?

Livestock farmers, the search for a more efficient and regionally adapted dairy farming is crucial for the development of the sector. And the Girolando breed has everything to do with it. Watch the video below and see the expert's considerations. Fábio Mota, from Porto Franco, Maranhão, raised a pertinent question: how has the Girolando breed been performing in the Northeast and whether it adapts to the Brazilian semi-arid region? On Wednesday (23), the zootechnician Guilherme Marquez, a specialist in dairy cattle genetics and content ambassador for Giro do Boi, answered this question in the "Giro do Boi Responde" segment. Marquez revealed that the Girolando breed is not only adaptable but is already very successful in the region. Guilherme Marquez explains that the Girolando breed is the only breed genetically evaluated for heat stress. This characteristic is essential for hot regions like the semi-arid area. Currently, Girolando bulls are classified into two main categories, ...