Fedenaga: More than 1.5 million heads of cattle are consumed annually in Venezuela
The vice president of the National Federation of Cattle Ranchers of Venezuela (Fedenaga), José Labrador, reported that the extraction rate for consumption and export of the national bovine herd is more than 1.5 million heads. This extraction level represents a quota of between 10% and 12.5% of the national bovine herd.
TL;DR
- Over 1.5 million cattle heads are extracted annually in Venezuela for consumption and export.
- This extraction rate represents 10% to 12.5% of the national bovine herd.
- The country produces 4.23 million liters of cow's milk and 2.5 million liters of buffalo milk daily.
- Venezuela's bovine herd is estimated between 12 and 14.5 million head.
- The sector operates at less than 50% capacity but shows signs of recovery.
- Achieving international markets requires certification as foot-and-mouth disease-free by complying with World Organisation for Animal Health norms.
- Key requirements for certification include herd inventory, producer registration, and 95% cattle vaccination.