Mexican livestock is preparing to end 2024 with almost 1.4 million cattle exported

The National Confederation of Livestock Organizations (CNOG) projected that Mexico will close this year with the export of almost 1.4 million cattle, mainly to the United States, a figure that had not been reached in the last four years. Homero García de la Llata, president of the organization, attributed this increase to the contraction of the herd in the North American country, mainly due to the slaughter of cows, which has increased the demand for calves and continues to benefit Mexican producers. He commented to the newspaper El Economista that thanks to this, the animals ready to be sent abroad are reaching sales values of almost $100 pesos per kilogram, a historical maximum. This scenario has also caused an increase in the national price of cattle, reaching up to $60 pesos per kg. in the central and southern regions, while in the western zone, the prices can reach up to $64. No major fluctuations in local beef prices are expected He clarified that he does not expect this to ...