Livestock Farming - Meat Industry Bío BíoInvestment OpportunitiesThe emerging meat industry in the Bío Bío region offers the following opportunities: - Farming and production of cattle and sheep
- New species development such as emus and feral-wagyu
- The introduction of new breeds of sheep that can produce finer wool
- Development of heavier lambs
- Sheep milk production
Our Industry in Numbers
- Over 245,000 ha available for farming and production
- From January to July 2009, the region exported US$3.5 million of refrigerated beef (boneless)
- In 2006, the region produced 31,853 tons of meat, which represented 13.4% of national production.
- In 2006, the region slaughtered 129,923 animals, which represented 13.7% of the national amount.
Source: ODEPA 2007Our Advantages- Investments in new processing plants for cattle and sheep
- Incorporation of technology to ensure traceability, as well as health and safety of the products
- High standard of sanitary conditions for cattle and pasture water
- The region is free of major diseases
- Regional support offered via research tools and good farming practice program
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