"It is crucial that the producer can retain breeding stock and ensure the production of quality calves"

The producer positively valued the moment the sector is going through. "We are experiencing a quite interesting moment for livestock in general. There are prices that are supporting the producer, and that is, more than anything, a reward for those who for a long time endured droughts, floods, and fires. After so much, we are starting to have some predictability in prices," he stated. In that sense, he emphasized the importance of maintaining this favorable context. "Hopefully this business climate is maintained that not only benefits the slaughterhouse, but also drives the prices of calves, heifers, and cows. An environment is generated that favors all of us producers," he expressed. Duarte made special emphasis on one of the biggest challenges for the sector, the retention of breeding females. "It is key that the producer can maintain their breeding females. Only then can we ensure the future production of calves and quality animals, and continue with the genetic improvement of ...