Brazilian livestock producers ready to cooperate with BD

FHM HUMAYAN KABIR FROM BRAZIL | Published: April 27, 2026 22:25:12

Brazilian livestock and dairy producers have expressed their willingness to extend technological support for helping boost milk production in Bangladesh.
The willingness came when a visiting Bangladesh business delegation held a bilateral meeting with the Brazilian Association of Girolando Breeders in the side line of the ExpoZebu in Ubereba city in Brazil on Sunday.
Girolando Breeders Association President Mr Alaxandre Lacerda said they are willing to help Bangladesh provide technology and genetic improvement support for boosting the milk production.
"We are ready to cooperate with Bangladesh's dairy industry amid the country's growing demand for the nutrition," he said.
The growth of the Girolando breed in Brazilian cattle production not only boosted the country's dairy production, but also had significant economic and social impacts.
According to the breeders, Girolando supplies nearly 80 per cent of milk in Brazil.
The introduction of the Gir breed in Brazil marked the beginning of a revolution in dairy farming in South America's largest economy, the association leaders said.
The producers realised the potential of the breed in terms of productivity and adaptability and began to develop selection and crossing programs to improve its desirable characteristics, thus creating the first Girolando cattle, a breed that combines the best qualities of the Gir with those of the Holstein breed, another breed known for its high milk production, they said.
According to the association, the prime objective was to establish the racial standard in the racial composition 5/8 Dutch + 3/8 Gyr.
Meanwhile, Bangladeshi businessmen and scientists at the meeting said they are willing to establish cooperation with Brazilian breeders and scientists for improving the breeds.
Currently, Bangladesh's milk production falls short of its growing demand.
Brazilian business leaders said the Girolando can be an important source of employment and income in rural areas, thus contributing to the socioeconomic development of these regions.
In addition, Girolando is also exported to other countries including the United States of America, Venezuela, Mexico, they said, adding that genetic material such as semen and embryos are also being exported.
According to the Girolando producers, the average milk production of Girolando cows in Brazil has seen a significant growth, rising from approximately 3,600 kg to over 6,900 kg per 305-day lactation by 2023.
Known for its high productivity in tropical climates, the cows represent roughly 80 per cent of Brazil's total milk production, with elite individuals capable of producing over 100 liters per day, said the leaders.