Brazil is a market with enormous potential in dairy cattle, the national herd counts about 20 million head and produces 36 million liters annually. With an eye to this potential, the German company GGi-Spermex, represented in Brazil by Zoogen, arrives for the first time at AveSui EuroTier South America.
Fernando Kiehl, manager and representative of the brand in Brazil, explains that the company’s flagship is bovine semen. “Although some of these cooperatives produce semen from other species as well, the flagship is bovine semen, especially that of bulls of dairy breeds. In order of importance the main breeds of the German dairy sector are: Dutch, Fleckvieh (Simmental) and Swiss Brown. “
For him the choice of the region to hold the fair was important for decision making. “We know the strength of the region and its strategic location in the region of the triple border. That’s why we found Medianeira’s choice very interesting. “
In this first participation the company will present its visitors with its national and international catalogs, aiming at not only the Brazilian market “We will present our Brazilian and international catalog and hope to be able to clarify to the visitors the objectives of selection of dairy cattle in Germany, and its usefulness for the genetic improvement in South American countries, “Kiehl says.
AveSui EuroTier South America takes place between July 23rd and 25th in Medianeira in Paraná, 60km from Foz de Iguaçu and will bring together all productive animal protein sector. Entries can be made through the event website.