Brazil: There will be a shortage of calves in 2025 and the margin for breeding will improve, according to Imea

The Mato Grosso state institute, Imea, forecasts a decrease in the availability of young animals for slaughter in 2025 due to a trend of female slaughter, potentially leading to higher prices to recover breeding margins. This could also increase the value of fat boi in the state. Imea also anticipates a slight decrease in total slaughter, supported by the maintenance of consolidated beef markets and an increase in exports, especially to Middle Eastern countries. The institute suggests that a reduction in meat production in the United States could also favor Brazilian exports.

Faxcarne | After three consecutive years of intense slaughter of females in Mato Grosso, the availability of young animals for replacement, especially calves, is expected to decrease further in 2025. The projection is from the Mato Grossense Institute of Agricultural Economics (Imea). According to Imea, this reduction in supply could lead to an increase in prices in the category, favoring the recovery of breeding margins. “With the greater attractiveness of the operation, the movement towards the retention of bellies in the state tends to begin, starting the high phase of the livestock cycle,” said the Institute. In addition, the lower availability of females for slaughter should contribute to the increase in the value of fat boi in the state. Imea also foresees a slight decrease in total slaughter compared to the record reached this year. In the ...