In Paraguay, vaccination against foot and mouth disease begins in February and they expect an increase in the national stock

This responds to a request made by the production unions, according to a source told Valor Agro. In 2023 the first vaccination began on January 17. From the Government, there are expectations of reaching a vaccination of close to 13.7 million heads, which would imply an increase in the national stock in relation and breaking a streak of three consecutive falls. If this estimated figure is reached, the national rodeo would have a growth of 2.2% and would be leveraged by an increase in the stock of young animals. At the end of December 2023, the president of Senacsa, José Carlos Martin, told Valor Agro that although breeding rates “are not evolving at an expected speed,” it is hoped that in 2024 there will be an increase in the bovine stock. national, the main reason for which is a “larger harvest of calves.” And ...