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Cowboy opens the gate to pass the cattle at one of the farms of the Rio Maria group, owners of the slaughterhouse of the same name in the city of Rio Maria, Para. The Rio Maria slaughterhouse was created and opened a few years ago and has grown especially in recent years to supply meat to the Chinese market.
Before being an agricultural and cattle-raising land, this region was heavily occupied by logging companies that exploited mahogany. A lot of wood was removed in the 1970s from what was considered one of the richest regions in hardwood. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cowboy opens the gate to pass the cattle at one of the farms of the Rio Maria group, owners of the slaughterhouse of the same name in the city of Rio Maria, Para. The Rio Maria slaughterhouse was created and opened a few years ago and has grown especially in recent years to supply meat to the Chinese market. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Animals cross the eucalyptus plantations that are part of the productive landscape of large cattle ranches in Brazil today. Along with agriculture, eucalyptus plantations for paper production are seen as a forest and ecological alternative, even though it is known that eucalyptus forests do not maintain natural biodiversity and consume large quantities of water, which they cannot retain as natural forests do. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Animals from the Rio Maria group pass through the gate to board the lorries that will take them to the slaughterhouse of the same name. Rio Maria is one of the slaughterhouses that recently obtained Chinese authorization to export meat to that country. Since it began importing meat from Brazil, China has accepted and authorized only a few slaughterhouses for its consumption. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Roberto Paolinelli in front of the corral on one of his farms, awaits the arrival of animals that will be taken to the slaughterhouse on his property. Roberto is the owner of Frigorifico Rio Maria, which was one of the slaughterhouses that obtained authorization to export meat to China in 2019. After this authorization, his slaughterhouse went from exporting 25 tons of meat to 100 tons per month. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Roberto Paolinelli, on top of his favorite mule, is pulled by one of his employees to leave the stud farm on his property in Rio Maria. As a hobby, Roberto breeds mules that he sells to other farmers in the region. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Animals waiting to enter the final door leading to the slaughterhouse. From 2019 to 2023, the Chinese middle class passed from eating 4kg of meat /person to eating 7kg/person, an increase of 2% per year. Brazil is its biggest supplier of red meat, forcing a notable growth in the volume of meat produced by the country. Furthermore, China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$.
Many middle slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China.
Animals waiting to enter the final door leading to the slaughterhouse. From 2019 to 2023, the Chinese middle class passed from eating 4kg of meat /person to eating 7kg/person, an increase of 2% per year. Brazil is its biggest supplier of red meat, forcing a notable growth in the volume of meat produced by the country. Furthermore, China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$.
Many middle slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China.
Aerien view of animals waiting to enter the final door leading to the slaughterhouse. From 2019 to 2023, the Chinese middle class passed from eating 4kg of meat /person to eating 7kg/person, an increase of 2% per year. Brazil is its biggest supplier of red meat, forcing a notable growth in the volume of meat produced by the country. Furthermore, China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$.
Many middle slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China.
Animals waiting to enter the final door leading to the slaughterhouse. From 2019 to 2023, the Chinese middle class passed from eating 4kg of meat /person to eating 7kg/person, an increase of 2% per year. Brazil is its biggest supplier of red meat, forcing a notable growth in the volume of meat produced by the country. Furthermore, China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$.
Many middle slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China.
Animals waiting to enter the final door leading to the slaughterhouse. From 2019 to 2023, the Chinese middle class passed from eating 4kg of meat /person to eating 7kg/person, an increase of 2% per year. Brazil is its biggest supplier of red meat, forcing a notable growth in the volume of meat produced by the country. Furthermore, China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$. Many middle slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cold camera at the Rio Maria slaughterhouse, in the city of Rio Maria in Para. From 2019 to 2023, the Chinese middle class passed from eating 4kg of meat /person to eating 7kg/person, an increase of 2% per year. Brazil is its biggest supplier of red meat, forcing a notable growth in the volume of meat produced by the country. Furthermore, China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$.
Many middle slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China.
Recently slaughtered animals to export meat to China. For this country, the only requirement is that the animals are young and have only four lower teeth. Their requirement does not include demands about the animal origin or the tracking of animals raised in deforested areas.
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A worker checks the number of teeth on a recently slaughtered animal. To export meat to China, the only requirement is that the animals are young and have only four lower teeth. This requirement does not include demands about animal origin or the tracking of animals raised in deforested areas.
Cold camera at the Rio Maria slaughterhouse, in the city of Rio Maria in Para. From 2019 to 2023, the Chinese middle class passed from eating 4kg of meat /person to eating 7kg/person, an increase of 2% per year. Brazil is its biggest supplier of red meat, forcing a notable growth in the volume of meat produced by the country. Furthermore, China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$.
Many middle slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China.
Workers at Rio Maria slaughterhouse in the city of Rio Maria in Para. This medium-sized slaughterhouse has passed from 25 tones of meat to around 100 tones of meat since it started exporting to China, three years ago.
China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$.
Many slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China.
Workers at Rio Maria slaughterhouse in the city of Rio Maria in Para. This medium-sized slaughterhouse has passed from 25 tones of meat to around 100 tones of meat since it started exporting to China, three years ago.
China pays 52$ per bull while other international buyers are paying 32$.
Many slaughterhouses as Rio Maria are growing considerably, but focusing only on exporting to China.
Governor of the State of Para, Mr Barbalho, greets one of the largest cattle breeders and farmers in Brazil at a meeting on the future of livestock in the region. Pressured by the international market, Para's reaction is the region that currently deforests the most native forests for cattle ranching. In addition to being the region where the number of animals and agricultural production grows the most.
The ruralist bench is the most powerful and numerous lobby in the Brazilian Congress, where agribusiness influences 30% of the country's law decisions.
Cowboy hat against the light inside the car. The American cattle rancher culture is deeply pervasive in rural zebu cattle culture in Brazil. With it, the identification of the man who conquers lands and explores is mirrored. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cattle ranchers gather to visit one of the Rio Maria group farms. Owner of the slaughterhouse of the same name, the Rio Maria group has one of the most prosperous slaughterhouses in Para, supplying meat to the Chinese market. Also ranchers, the Rio Maria group is a model for farmers in the region who aim to grow and occupy this space of economic and political power.Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cattle ranchers gather to visit one of the Rio Maria group farms. Owner of the slaughterhouse of the same name, the Rio Maria group has one of the most prosperous slaughterhouses in Para, supplying meat to the Chinese market. Also ranchers, the Rio Maria group is a model for farmers in the region who aim to grow and occupy this space of economic and political power.Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cattle ranchers gather to visit one of the Rio Maria group farms. Owner of the slaughterhouse of the same name, the Rio Maria group has one of the most prosperous slaughterhouses in Para, supplying meat to the Chinese market. Also ranchers, the Rio Maria group is a model for farmers in the region who aim to grow and occupy this space of economic and political power.Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cattle ranchers gather to visit one of the Rio Maria group farms. Owner of the slaughterhouse of the same name, the Rio Maria group has one of the most prosperous slaughterhouses in Para, supplying meat to the Chinese market. Also ranchers, the Rio Maria group is a model for farmers in the region who aim to grow and occupy this space of economic and political power.Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered.
Cattle food is composed of several different types of grains such as cotton, sorghum, corn, and mineral salts, which form the alimentary complements for animals whose meat goes for export. The largest farms in this trade produce their own livestock food, being transformed into big agriculture producers too to cover the great need of feeding the animals. Not only great areas are needed to produce the grains, but their production also needs a large percentage of water; as does the cattle.Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Roberto Paolinelli with his granddaughter at the stud farm on his property in Rio Maria. For his grandchildren and daughters, Roberto created a horse breeding and barrel racing stud, in addition to raising mules that he sells to other farmers in the region and the country. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Field workers receive fertilizer grains for preparing the ground for planting sugarcane, corn and other inputs that will be part of the cattle feed in confinement. Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Field workers receive fertilizer grains for preparing the ground for planting sugarcane, corn and other inputs that will be part of the cattle feed in confinement. Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Field workers receive fertilizer grains for preparing the ground for planting sugarcane, corn and other inputs that will be part of the cattle feed in confinement. Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered.
Many hectares of plantations are used for animal feed, which demonstrates not only the importance of feeding cattle in the meat chain, but also the environmental impact of this activity. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered. Many hectares of plantations are used for animal feed, which demonstrates not only the importance of feeding cattle in the meat chain, but also the environmental impact of this activity.Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered. Many hectares of plantations are used for animal feed, which demonstrates not only the importance of feeding cattle in the meat chain, but also the environmental impact of this activity. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Before being an agricultural and cattle-raising land, this region was heavily occupied by logging companies that exploited mahogany. A lot of wood was removed in the 1970s from what was considered one of the richest regions in hardwood.
Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered. Many hectares of plantations are used for animal feed, which demonstrates not only the importance of feeding cattle in the meat chain, but also the environmental impact of this activity. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Before being an agricultural and cattle-raising land, this region was heavily occupied by logging companies that exploited mahogany. A lot of wood was removed in the 1970s from what was considered one of the richest regions in hardwood.
Cattle breeders for meat export also use considerable agricultural plantations for the production of animal feed. Confinement is a recurring activity for these breeders for the final fattening of the animal before being slaughtered. Many hectares of plantations are used for animal feed, which demonstrates not only the importance of feeding cattle in the meat chain, but also the environmental impact of this activity. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Animals being handled by cowboys on a cattle farm in Sao Felix do Xingu. With 84 thousand km2, the city has the largest herd of cattle in the country: 2.4 million animals. The municipality is also known for being the most violent in the land area, with serious conflicts over land ownership by farmers occupying indigenous lands; in addition to problems with mining, deforestation and illegal logging. Of the cases of murders of small rural and indigenous producers, few were defended by local justice; which makes Sao Felix do Xingu one of the most dangerous and harmful areas for human rights in the country.
Animals being handled by cowboys on a cattle farm in Sao Felix do Xingu. With 84 thousand km2, the city has the largest herd of cattle in the country: 2.4 million animals. The municipality is also known for being the most violent in the land area, with serious conflicts over land ownership by farmers occupying indigenous lands; in addition to problems with mining, deforestation and illegal logging. Of the cases of murders of small rural and indigenous producers, few were defended by local justice; which makes Sao Felix do Xingu one of the most dangerous and harmful areas for human rights in the country.
Animals being handled by cowboys on a cattle farm in Sao Felix do Xingu. With 84 thousand km2, the city has the largest herd of cattle in the country: 2.4 million animals. The municipality is also known for being the most violent in the land area, with serious conflicts over land ownership by farmers occupying indigenous lands; in addition to problems with mining, deforestation and illegal logging. Of the cases of murders of small rural and indigenous producers, few were defended by local justice; which makes Sao Felix do Xingu one of the most dangerous and harmful areas for human rights in the country.
Animals being handled by cowboys on a cattle farm in Sao Felix do Xingu. With 84 thousand km2, the city has the largest herd of cattle in the country: 2.4 million animals. The municipality is also known for being the most violent in the land area, with serious conflicts over land ownership by farmers occupying indigenous lands; in addition to problems with mining, deforestation and illegal logging. Of the cases of murders of small rural and indigenous producers, few were defended by local justice; which makes Sao Felix do Xingu one of the most dangerous and harmful areas for human rights in the country.
Abelardo Lupion, giving an interview on the Beka farm of his property, at the annual meeting of the Confraria da Carne he is hosting. Very linked to politics, Abelardo was the founder and president of the ruralist caucus, the largest livestock farmers' lobby in the National Congress. His son, Pedro, is currently holding the presidency of the Frente Parlamentar, as the Bolsonarista ruralist caucus is called today.
Farmers joining the meeting at Confraria da Carne event at the Beka farm, in Santo Antonio da Platina. The Confraria da Carne is a union between luxury beef cattle breeders who seek, through animal genetics, to develop luxury meat, with more fat, increasing the quality of the meat to be exported. China imports less qualitative parts of beef, leaving the entire quality part of the animal carcass open to other trade. Marketing in the luxury meat area has increased both in the domestic market and for export. Santo Antonio da Platina, Parana, Brazil, 2023
Large barbecue of meat slaughtered especially for the Confraria da Carne event at the Beka farm, in Santo Antonio da Platina. The Confraria da Carne is a union between luxury beef cattle breeders who seek, through animal genetics, to develop luxury meat, with more fat, increasing the quality of the meat to be exported. China imports less qualitative parts of beef, leaving the entire quality part of the animal carcass open to other trade. Marketing in the luxury meat area has increased both in the domestic market and for export. Santo Antonio da Platina, Parana, Brazil, 2023
Luxury butcher tattoos. He prepares to make the special cuts of meat to be presented at the luxury meat marketing meeting at Confraria da Carne event at the Beka farm, in Santo Antonio da Platina. The Confraria da Carne is a union luxury between beef cattle breeders who seek, through animal genetics, to develop luxury meat, with more fat, increasing the quality of the meat to be exported. China imports less qualitative parts of beef, leaving the entire quality part of the animal carcass open to other trade. Marketing in the luxury meat area has increased both in the domestic market and for export. Santo Antonio da Platina, Parana, Brazil, 2023
A meeting with the specialist on luxury meat marketing at Confraria da Carne event at the Beka farm, in Santo Antonio da Platina. The Confraria da Carne is a union luxury between beef cattle breeders who seek, through animal genetics, to develop luxury meat, with more fat, increasing the quality of the meat to be exported. China imports less qualitative parts of beef, leaving the entire quality part of the animal carcass open to other trade. Marketing in the luxury meat area has increased both in the domestic market and for export. Santo Antonio da Platina, Parana, Brazil, 2023
Farmers at Confraria da Carne event observing the luxury cattle presentation by Beka's farm, who is hosting the event this year. The Confraria da Carne is a union between luxury beef cattle breeders who seek, through animal genetics, to develop luxury meat, with more fat, increasing the quality of the meat to be exported. China imports less qualitative parts of beef, leaving the entire quality part of the animal carcass open to other trade. Marketing in the luxury meat area has increased both in the domestic market and for export. Santo Antonio da Platina, Parana, Brazil, 2023
Luxury cattle in the field at Beka's farm, who is hosting the event of Confraria da Carne, a union between luxury beef cattle breeders who seek, through animal genetics, to develop luxury meat, with more fat, increasing the quality of the meat to be exported. China imports less qualitative parts of beef, leaving the entire quality part of the animal carcass open to other trade. Marketing in the luxury meat area has increased both in the domestic market and for export. Santo Antonio da Platina, Parana, Brazil, 2023
Pedro and his father Abelardo Lupion, on the Beka farm, owned by the family, at the annual meeting of the Confraria da Carne they are hosting. Abelardo was the founder and president of the ruralist caucus, the largest livestock lobby in the National Congress, and Pedro currently holds the presidency of the Frente Parlamentar, as the Bolsonarista ruralist caucus is called today. Santo Antonio da Platina, Parana, Brazil, 2023
Luxury environment at a private cattle auction during Expozebu 2023. This year, cattle auctions broke sales records, reaching R$132 million in official auctions alone, which take place inside Fernando Costa Park, managed by Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders (ABCZ). In 2022 this value was R$36 million, almost 5 times less than in 2023.Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Luxury environment at a private cattle auction during Expozebu 2023. This year, cattle auctions broke sales records, reaching R$132 million in official auctions alone, which take place inside Fernando Costa Park, managed by Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders (ABCZ). In 2022 this value was R$36 million, almost 5 times less than in 2023.Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Farmer receiving the best prize for his animal at the cattle judging arena in Parque Fernando Costa, where the Zebu Cattle Breeders Association, ABCZ, is located. The largest zebu herd outside of India, Brazil holds the Expozebu cattle fair, the largest fair of its kind in the world, selecting the best breeding animals that will influence the production and slaughter of the country's herd. A prize like this will also define the price of the animal's genetic value, potentially increasing the value of its genetic material as well as its sale. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
judging arena in Parque Fernando Costa, where the Zebu Cattle Breeders Association, ABCZ, is located. The largest zebu herd outside of India, Brazil holds the Expozebu cattle fair, the largest fair of its kind in the world, selecting the best breeding animals that will influence the production and slaughter of the country's herd.Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Farmers observing the cattle judging arena in Parque Fernando Costa, where the Zebu Cattle Breeders Association, ABCZ, is located. The largest zebu herd outside of India, Brazil holds the Expozebu cattle fair, the largest fair of its kind in the world, selecting the best breeding animals that will influence the production and slaughter of the country's herd.Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
A farmer family arrives at Uberaba airport in their private plane, during Expozebu 2023. During the first days of the livestock fair, in two hours of work inside the airport, more than 20 private planes land or take off. Some come just for the occasional country music show. The cost of parking planes in the airport hangar is no more than 30 reais per month; a value that does not allow the purchase of a kilo of meat in Brazil today. Which demonstrates the privileges of the upper class in the country. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Private planes of cattle breeders parked at Uberaba airport during Expozebu 2023. During the first days of the livestock fair, in two hours of work inside the airport, more than 20 private planes land or take off. Some come just for the occasional country music show. The cost of parking planes in the airport hangar is no more than 30 reais per month; a value that does not allow the purchase of a kilo of meat in Brazil today. Which demonstrates the privileges of the upper class in the country. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Private planes of cattle breeders parked at Uberaba airport during Expozebu 2023. During the first days of the livestock fair, in two hours of work inside the airport, more than 20 private planes land or take off. Some come just for the occasional country music show. The cost of parking planes in the airport hangar is no more than 30 reais per month; a value that does not allow the purchase of a kilo of meat in Brazil today. Which demonstrates the privileges of the upper class in the country. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Private planes of cattle breeders parked at Uberaba airport during Expozebu 2023. During the first days of the livestock fair, in two hours of work inside the airport, more than 20 private planes land or take off. Some come just for the occasional country music show. The cost of parking planes in the airport hangar is no more than 30 reais per month; a value that does not allow the purchase of a kilo of meat in Brazil today. Which demonstrates the privileges of the upper class in the country. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Jury helpers look for the award flags for the animals that are being judged in the selection ring for the best zebu animals of the year, during the Expozebu livestock fair.
For the judgment, many points and characteristics of the animal are checked before it is able to receive the prize. Docility, height, low back structure, leg harmony, grooming, and equal distance between eyes, among other points, are on the list of crucial characteristics animals have to have to win a prize. The animals chosen as the best ones in this fair are taken as a model for reproduction and breeding, moving after big changes in genetic material sales. Uberaba, Brazil, 2023
Jury helpers look for the award flags for the animals that are being judged in the selection ring for the best zebu animals of the year, during the Expozebu livestock fair.
For the judgment, many points and characteristics of the animal are checked before it is able to receive the prize. Docility, height, low back structure, leg harmony, grooming, and equal distance between eyes, among other points, are on the list of crucial characteristics animals have to have to win a prize. The animals chosen as the best ones in this fair are taken as a model for reproduction and breeding, moving after big changes in genetic material sales. Uberaba, Brazil, 2023
Luxury zebu cattle judging arena in Parque Fernando Costa, where the Zebu Cattle Breeders Association, ABCZ, is located. The largest zebu herd outside of India, Brazil holds the Expozebu cattle fair, the largest fair of its kind in the world, selecting the best breeding animals that will influence the production and slaughter of the country's herd.Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Luxury zebu cattle judging arena in Parque Fernando Costa, where the Zebu Cattle Breeders Association, ABCZ, is located. The largest zebu herd outside of India, Brazil holds the Expozebu cattle fair, the largest fair of its kind in the world, selecting the best breeding animals that will influence the production and slaughter of the country's herd.Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Luxury zebu cattle judging arena in Parque Fernando Costa, where the Zebu Cattle Breeders Association, ABCZ, is located. The largest zebu herd outside of India, Brazil holds the Expozebu cattle fair, the largest fair of its kind in the world, selecting the best breeding animals that will influence the production and slaughter of the country's herd.Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Meeting between jury in the cattle judgement square at Parque Fernando Costa, in Uberaba.
The largest zebu cattle exhibition in the world, Expozebu received 2334 luxury animals for exhibition this year, hosted 34 cattle auctions and achieved record revenues of R$140 million – growth of 26% compared to last year.
Zebu meat barbecue made during Expozebu in Uberaba. A food fair featuring only zebu meat was held this year with the intention of promoting the meat and its consumption in the country.
On average, the Brazilian eats 28kg of meat per person per year. To sell the luxury meat cuts left over from slaughtered carcasses to China, slaughterhouses have developed important marketing in the consumption of luxury meat in Brazil.
Roberto Paolinelli and his family have lunch at home in the city of Rio Maria, in Para. The family has an organic and varied vegetable garden at home, allowing a healthy diet with vegetables that are not available in the region. Rio Maria, Para, Brazil, 2023
Luxury Auction at private farm during Expozebu, in Uberaba. This year, Mura's Strela FIV cow was sold for an impressive R$ 2,569,500.00, a value that refers to only half the animals' value as the buyer acquired only 50% of its reproductive capacity.
The largest zebu cattle exhibition in the world,Expozeb u received 2334 luxury animals for exhibition this year, hosted 34 cattle auctions and achieved record revenues of R$140 million – growth of 26% compared to last year.
Zebu meat barbecue made during Expozebu in Uberaba. A food fair featuring only zebu meat was held this year with the intention of promoting the meat and its consumption in the country.
On average, the Brazilian eats 28kg of meat per person per year. To sell the luxury meat cuts left over from slaughtered carcasses to China, slaughterhouses have developed important marketing in the consumption of luxury meat in Brazil.
Zebu meat barbecue made during Expozebu in Uberaba. A food fair featuring only zebu meat was held this year with the intention of promoting the meat and its consumption in the country.
On average, the Brazilian eats 28kg of meat per person per year. To sell the luxury meat cuts left over from slaughtered carcasses to China, slaughterhouses have developed important marketing in the consumption of luxury meat in Brazil.
The veterinarian performs an andrological examination at Fender, the most important bull hosted today at Genex genetics laboratory. During the examination, the diameter and height of the animal's testicles are measured to massage this organ and prepare the animal for ejaculation. All bovine genetics laboratories in Brazil are foreign, with the majority of them being of American origin. Genex is among the 4 largest laboratories of this type in the country. Its current collection target is 12,500 pipettes of semen per day, 200,000 per month, and 2 million pipettes per year. A dose of semen is worth around US$1000. Fender was recently purchased for US$600,000 and has already sold 50,000 doses of semen. It is projected that Fender has around 25 thousand calves of his own. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
The veterinarian performs an andrological examination at Fender, the most important bull hosted today at Genex genetics laboratory. During the examination, the diameter and height of the animal's testicles are measured to massage this organ and prepare the animal for ejaculation. All bovine genetics laboratories in Brazil are foreign, with the majority of them being of American origin. Genex is among the 4 largest laboratories of this type in the country. Its current collection target is 12,500 pipettes of semen per day, 200,000 per month, and 2 million pipettes per year. A dose of semen is worth around US$1000. Fender was recently purchased for US$600,000 and has already sold 50,000 doses of semen. It is projected that Fender has around 25 thousand calves of his own. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
The veterinarian performs an andrological examination at Fender, the most important bull hosted today at Genex genetics laboratory. During the examination, the diameter and height of the animal's testicles are measured to massage this organ and prepare the animal for ejaculation. All bovine genetics laboratories in Brazil are foreign, with the majority of them being of American origin. Genex is among the 4 largest laboratories of this type in the country. Its current collection target is 12,500 pipettes of semen per day, 200,000 per month, and 2 million pipettes per year. A dose of semen is worth around US$1000. Fender was recently purchased for US$600,000 and has already sold 50,000 doses of semen. It is projected that Fender has around 25 thousand calves of his own. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Breeding bulls hosted at the bovine genetics laboratory, Genex. A luxury animal consumes 20kg of feed and 60 liters of water per day. A specialized nutritionist carefully plans the animals' diet considering the needs for mineral salts, citrus juice, soybean meal, corn silo, and hay. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2023
Confinement of the Frisa slaughterhouse in the city of Nanuque, in Espirito Santo. These confined animals are being fattened for slaughter and their meat is sent to China.
Since Brazil overtook the United States and became the world's largest meat exporter, the livestock target has also become more ambitious: the intention of cattle breeders in Brazil is to double the number of their herd in the country in the next 10 years. A considerable approach to this goal occurs every year: between 2021 and 2023 alone, the number of animals in Brazil increased by 10 million.
Confinement of the Frisa slaughterhouse in the city of Nanuque, in Espirito Santo. These confined animals are being fattened for slaughter and their meat is sent to China.
Since Brazil overtook the United States and became the world's largest meat exporter, the livestock target has also become more ambitious: the intention of cattle breeders in Brazil is to double the number of their herd in the country in the next 10 years. A considerable approach to this goal occurs every year: between 2021 and 2023 alone, the number of animals in Brazil increased by 10 million.
Confinement of the Frisa slaughterhouse in the city of Nanuque, in Espirito Santo. These confined animals are being fattened for slaughter and their meat is sent to China.
Since Brazil overtook the United States and became the world's largest meat exporter, the livestock target has also become more ambitious: the intention of cattle breeders in Brazil is to double the number of their herd in the country in the next 10 years. A considerable approach to this goal occurs every year: between 2021 and 2023 alone, the number of animals in Brazil increased by 10 million.
The Chinese flag marks meat supply areas for this country inside the Frisa slaughterhouse, in Espirito Santo. In 2019, more than 30 slaughterhouses were qualified and authorized to export meat to China. This new dynamic has significantly changed the structure of this market, with many actors having to adapt to rapid and increasing growth. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, an additional 400 thousand tons will be sold to the Asian country.
The Chinese flag marks meat supply areas for this country inside the Frisa slaughterhouse, in Espirito Santo. In 2019, more than 30 slaughterhouses were qualified and authorized to export meat to China. This new dynamic has significantly changed the structure of this market, with many actors having to adapt to rapid and increasing growth. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, an additional 400 thousand tons will be sold to the Asian country.
The Chinese flag marks meat supply areas for this country inside the Frisa slaughterhouse, in Espirito Santo. In 2019, more than 30 slaughterhouses were qualified and authorized to export meat to China. This new dynamic has significantly changed the structure of this market, with many actors having to adapt to rapid and increasing growth. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, an additional 400 thousand tons will be sold to the Asian country.
Containers at the Frisa slaughterhouse are filled with packages of frozen meat for export. Frisa is one of the 30 slaughterhouses that received authorization to export meat to China in 2021 and is already actively exporting to the Asian market. The meatpacking company is waiting for the construction of a port in Espirito Santo to be able to shorten the transfer of containers that currently go to the Port of Santos, crossing more than 1200km. Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil, 2023
Containers at the Frisa slaughterhouse are filled with packages of frozen meat for export. Frisa is one of the 30 slaughterhouses that received authorization to export meat to China in 2021 and is already actively exporting to the Asian market. The meatpacking company is waiting for the construction of a port in Espirito Santo to be able to shorten the transfer of containers that currently go to the Port of Santos, crossing more than 1200km. Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil, 2023
Containers at the Frisa slaughterhouse are filled with packages of frozen meat for export. Frisa is one of the 30 slaughterhouses that received authorization to export meat to China in 2021 and is already actively exporting to the Asian market. The meatpacking company is waiting for the construction of a port in Espirito Santo to be able to shorten the transfer of containers that currently go to the Port of Santos, crossing more than 1200km. Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil, 2023
Containers at the Frisa slaughterhouse are filled with packages of frozen meat for export. Frisa is one of the 30 slaughterhouses that received authorization to export meat to China in 2021 and is already actively exporting to the Asian market. The meatpacking company is waiting for the construction of a port in Espirito Santo to be able to shorten the transfer of containers that currently go to the Port of Santos, crossing more than 1200km. Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil, 2023
Containers at the Frisa slaughterhouse are filled with packages of frozen meat for export. Frisa is one of the 30 slaughterhouses that received authorization to export meat to China in 2021 and is already actively exporting to the Asian market. The meatpacking company is waiting for the construction of a port in Espirito Santo to be able to shorten the transfer of containers that currently go to the Port of Santos, crossing more than 1200km. Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil, 2023
Containers at the Frisa slaughterhouse are filled with packages of frozen meat for export. Frisa is one of the 30 slaughterhouses that received authorization to export meat to China in 2021 and is already actively exporting to the Asian market. The meatpacking company is waiting for the construction of a port in Espirito Santo to be able to shorten the transfer of containers that currently go to the Port of Santos, crossing more than 1200km. Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil, 2023
The Chinese flag marks meat supply areas for this country inside the Frisa slaughterhouse, in Espirito Santo. In 2019, more than 30 slaughterhouses were qualified and authorized to export meat to China. This new dynamic has significantly changed the structure of this market, with many actors having to adapt to rapid and increasing growth. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, an additional 400 thousand tons will be sold to the Asian country.
Frisa slaughterhouse worker packing meat to be sent to China.
Frisa is one of the 30 slaughterhouses that received authorization to export meat to China in 2021 and is already actively exporting to the Asian market. The meatpacking company is waiting for the construction of a port in Espirito Santo to be able to shorten the transfer of containers that currently go to the Port of Santos, crossing more than 1200km. Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil, 2023
Containers for meat exports at the Port of Santos.
In 2021, due to the rapid growth in volumes of meat for export destined for China, and the specificity of these containers being refrigerated, a temporary shortage of containers caused their price to increase from R$2 thousand to R$7 thousand reais.
In Brazil, the entire production chain for meat export had to adapt to the new and growing Chinese market. Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2023
Containers for meat exports at the Port of Santos.
In 2021, due to the rapid growth in volumes of meat for export destined for China, and the specificity of these containers being refrigerated, a temporary shortage of containers caused their price to increase from R$2 thousand to R$7 thousand reais.
In Brazil, the entire production chain for meat export had to adapt to the new and growing Chinese market. Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2023
Containers for meat exports at the Port of Santos.
In 2021, due to the rapid growth in volumes of meat for export destined for China, and the specificity of these containers being refrigerated, a temporary shortage of containers caused their price to increase from R$2 thousand to R$7 thousand reais.
In Brazil, the entire production chain for meat export had to adapt to the new and growing Chinese market. Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2023
Containers for meat exports at the Port of Santos.
In 2021, due to the rapid growth in volumes of meat for export destined for China, and the specificity of these containers being refrigerated, a temporary shortage of containers caused their price to increase from R$2 thousand to R$7 thousand reais.
In Brazil, the entire production chain for meat export had to adapt to the new and growing Chinese market. Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2023