How the Livestock Sector Was Affected by Cold Front Floods
More than 3,166 cattle and buffaloes dead, 27,075 livestock farms affected, and 546,719 impacted by the floods is the report from the Colombian Federation of Cattle Ranchers (Fedegán) and the National Cattle Fund (FNG) on the ravages of the cold front rains in Colombia at the beginning of 2026.
TL;DR
- Over 3,166 cattle and buffaloes have died due to floods in Colombia.
- 27,075 livestock farms have been affected, with 546,719 animals impacted.
- Córdoba is the most severely affected department, reporting 2,256 animal deaths and 7,820 affected farms.
- Fedegán is requesting urgent measures from the government, including freezing loan payments for six months to a year.
- They also propose a special credit line with a 'zero interest' rate and a one-year grace period for flood recovery.
- Fedegán suggests property tax exemptions or a temporary minimum rate for affected farms in 2026.
- Short-term proposals include distributing subsidized animal feed and offering subsidized pasture seeds.
- Increased funding for technical assistance services is also requested to aid in land and pasture recovery.