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Uruguay is the country with the highest number of cows relative to its population, with a ratio of 3.6 cows per person, a world record. This is due to the country's long-standing tradition in the livestock industry and the vast pasture lands that occupy 76% of its territory. The industry generates 25% of the country's total external sales, with China, the United States, and the European Union being the main buyers. Uruguay's meat is renowned for its quality due to the extensive grazing systems used in production.
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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 ...
Source: Agromeat
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