Brazil’s Nilore Cow
Brazil’s purebred Nelore cow recently achieved the title of the world’s most expensive bovine following an auction. The auction valued her at an astonishing $4.3 million.
In Pakistani rupees, this amount exceeds one billion rupees today.
This four-and-a-half-year-old cow, named Viatina-19 FIV Mara Emovis, has gained significant fame in her home country.
Brazil’s famous cow breed which is expensive in the world these days.
The auction saw Agropecuaria Casa Branca selling a portion of her ownership to Nelore HRO for $1.44 million.
Due to their extravagant prices, Nelore cows are commonly owned jointly by individuals or corporations.
At the auction held in Arandu, in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, one-third of the cow’s ownership was sold for a record-breaking amount of 6.99 million reais (Brazilian currency and $1.44 million). It highlighted the immense value and prestige associated with Nelore cattle in global cattle markets.
In the previous year, half of the cow’s ownership had been sold at auction in Brazil, setting a record price of $800,000. This substantial price tag emphasizes the high demand in Brazil for top-quality cattle known for their exceptional genetic makeup and efficient metabolism, which enables them to thrive in challenging land conditions.
Nelore cows possess a slower metabolism compared to other breeds, making them more resistant to heat—an ideal characteristic for withstanding Brazil’s low-quality pastures. Additionally, their tough skin provides resistance against parasites and insects. The recent record-breaking cost of the Nelore cow can be attributed to its unique attributes, including its white fur coat that reflects large amounts of light. Furthermore, the cow’s sweat glands are twice the size and nearly a third more abundant than those of European cattle breeds.
Belonging to the Bos indicus species, the Nelore cow features a distinctive large hump over its shoulders. It is recognized for its breeding capabilities, with females having wider pelvic openings and larger birth canals compared to other cattle breeds. Research indicates that the Nelore breed exhibits the highest percentage of unassisted calving and successful weaning compared to other breeds.
Brazil is the primary breeder of Nelore cattle and has also exported them across the Americas, including countries such as Argentina, Paraguay, Venezuela, Mexico, and even as far as the United States. The Brazilian cattle population consists of approximately 167 million cows, representing roughly 80 percent of the region’s total cattle population. Sales of Nelore semen account for 65 percent of the artificial insemination market for all cattle breeds in Brazil. The industry has experienced significant growth since the 1960s, as reported by Oklahoma State University.
The Nelore breed traces its origins back more than 2000 years when it was introduced to India, where cows hold great significance in the Hindu religion.
