Nellore Cow Sets New Record in Brazilian Livestock Auction with Price of Rs. 40 Crore
A new high in the area of livestock auctions has caught the interest of both the general public and cattle enthusiasts. Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imoveis, a Nellore cow, is the most expensive cow ever sold. She sold for an astounding $4.8 million (about Rs 40 crore) in a Brazilian auction. In addition to being a significant event in the history of livestock auctions, this sale clarifies the importance of exceptional genetic traits in the cattle business. The Nellore breed, which originated in India and is now one of the most significant in Brazil, is distinguished by its brilliant white coat and the distinctive bulbous hump over the shoulders. The Brazilian city of Arandu, São Paulo, hosted the auction.
Scientifically referred to as Bos indicus, the breed is derived from the sturdy and adaptable Indian Ongole cow. In 1868, a ship carrying a pair of Ongole cattle arrived in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Additional imports, including two more animals from the Hamburg Zoo in 1878, came after this first arrival. One hundred animals were imported here during the biggest inflow in the 1960s, which laid the groundwork for the breed’s expansion across Brazil.
Livestock producers highly prize this breed because of its resistance to parasite diseases, quick metabolism, and resilience to high temperatures. Since Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imoveis was carefully selected to maximize its genetic advantages, it stands out among these traits. Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imoveis is being sold with both her potential and the cow itself in mind. Their better traits are passed on to their progeny via the use of their genetic material in sperm and embryos, which advances the Nellore race. The amount she brought in at the auction reflects this assumption.
The global cattle market was also hurt by the high cost of Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imoveis. It highlights the breed’s worth and improves its standing internationally. In Brazil, nelore cows already make almost 80% of the nation’s cow population, making them very prevalent. The breed is a sensible option for cattle ranchers in Brazil’s many climates because to its adaptability to subpar feed and its straightforward breeding characteristics.
