President of the Argentine Angus Association; Alfonso Bustilloanalyzed Canal E’s new agreement with the Argentine Rural Association (SRA), which is a breakthrough for the livestock sector, allowing for the consolidation of databases, the rationalization of records and the strengthening of the genetic competitiveness of the Angus breed at a global level.
Alfonso Bustillo recalled that for decades, producers had to upload information redundantly. The father and mother were registered and returned the HBA.. I then handed over the production data to Angus for our program. it was very complicated“The work is very tedious and there is a high possibility of mistakes.”
how the new system works
The new SIGA system, Angus Comprehensive Management System, allows you to centralize this process. In this sense, he explained: you will receive all this information from a single channel Information will be released to the countryside Return the HBA and return the DEP to INTA. ”
Commenting on the place of Angus genetics on an international level, Bustillo said: This variety is in high demand all over the world. meat quality and High demand from producers That’s because Angus cattle are extremely efficient. ”
Similarly, he highlighted that the Angus Breeder Assessment (ERA) has been integrated for 30 years and has incorporated genomics since 2019. powered by genomicsThe goal is to improve the accuracy of data for young animals. ”
Demand for Angus is growing worldwide
Interviewees commented that global demand is steadily growing. “We have demand from the United States, Mexico, Canada, Colombia, Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay. I think we have one of the best Angus rodeos in the world.”.
He also gave his first assessment of the trade and mutual investment agreement between Argentina and the United States. The agreement includes key points for the meat sector: expanded export quotas and permission to import live cattle. “I’ll definitely celebrate, We are pleased to have reached these agreements.“The world wants our meat. We have to export it,” he said.
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