Uruguay: Sales of Criollo Horses in the First Half of 2025 Exceeded $1.5 Million

Criollo horse sales showed significant dynamism, primarily within the autumn harvest framework, such that in the auctions held during the first six months of 2025, 546 animals were traded, generating total revenues of US$ 1,537,020, according to data gathered by journalist Juan Rosas from radio Tabaré. To this figure are added 5 embryos sold for US$ 31,500 and 55 reproductive services totaling US$ 23,420. The bulk of the offer was composed of 249 riding mares - equivalent to 41% of the total sold, with an average of US$ 3,228 per head. Following were 128 fillies (21%) with an average of US$ 2,678 and 114 herd mares, which were placed at an average of US$ 2,354. Castrated males, stallions, colts, and other lower-volume categories were also traded, completing the semester. In the case of embryos, the average was US$ 6,300, while reproductive services averaged US$ 426. 95% of sales were concluded within the country, but there were also exports to five foreign destinations. Brazil ...