Guzerá in Premium Meat: Breeds Beyond Angus Surprise in Crossbreeding

The demand for premium meat is transforming the strategy of many Brazilian cattle ranchers, including those with the Zebu Guzerá breed. Want to diversify your crossbreeding and optimize premium meat production with Guzerá? Watch the video and check out the tips. In the "Giro do Boi Responds" segment, zootechnician Alexandre Zadra, an expert in genetics and industrial crossbreeding, answered Valdeir Ferreira's question, a producer from Patrocínio (MG), about how to use his Guzerá matrices to produce high-quality meat without relying solely on the traditional Angus crossbreeding. Zadra highlighted that Angus is still the main reference when it comes to marbling and tenderness, but there are other Taurine breeds — including Asian ones — that can further elevate carcass quality. The key is to combine good genetics with appropriate nutritional management, especially when seeking gourmet markets or certified programs. If the goal is to increase marbling, two breeds stand out: These ...