In early 2024, Brazil experienced an unprecedented 24.6% surge in cattle slaughter, reaching 9.30 million heads. The IBGE reports this boom is due to strong export demands and excess cattle. Brazil, the world’s second-largest beef producer, experienced this spike due to high calf prices from 2019 to 2022, motivating ranchers to expand their herds. By […]
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