Uruguay Breaks World Record With More Cows Than People

In South America, one country stands out in the livestock industry with a surprising statistic: Uruguay has more cows than inhabitants. With a population of 3.4 million people and nearly 11.7 million heads of cattle, the South American nation has a ratio of 3.6 cows per person, a world record that far exceeds major livestock powers such as Brazil, Argentina or the United States. In this article, we are going to tell you about which country we are talking about, its characteristics and the reason for this magnitude of cow population. Uruguay, the country with the most cows per inhabitant in the world The massive presence of cattle in Uruguay is not a recent phenomenon. Its history is marked by a deeply rooted livestock tradition, in which pastures occupy 76% of the territory. This has made the country a benchmark in the export of high-quality meat, with key markets in China, the United States and the European Union. Not only is it the only country in South America where the ...