"In the face of a shortage of feed, the forage resource should be utilized and more kilograms should be produced"

Published Oct 28, 2025

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Grass plays a fundamental role in our country's cattle system, as practically 90% of beef production is based on pasture. Therefore, in a context of scarcity of replacement calves, forage resources must be used efficiently and produce the greatest amount of kilograms of meat possible in an economical way to then decide if confinement is carried out, expressed Dr. Marcos Pereira, executive of the Consortium of Livestock Farmers for Agricultural Experimentation, during the 33rd CEA International Congress, which is taking place at the Conmebol Convention Center.

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"Today, national production is based, practically 90%, on pasture. In a context where there is a shortage of replacement calves, the producer must make the most of their forage resources and produce as many kilograms of meat as possible in an economical way, before deciding whether to confine them," explained Pereira. The executive took the opportunity to highlight the successful turnout of the congress, which brought together more than 700 participants and over 300 representatives from sponsoring companies, consolidating it as a true "Paraguayan cattle industry celebration." "We are happy, pleased, and proud of the participation. It is evident that the Paraguayan producer is eager for knowledge, and this congress has become an annual reference space for the meeting between producers, technicians, and companies in the sector," he emphasized. In this edition, the 33rd International CEA Congress, which concludes on October 28, addressed topics related to pastures and forages, with ...

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