A huge white cow sold for a record amount, making it the most expensive cow in the world. The cow, 4 and a half years old, is called Viatina-19 FIV Mara Imóveis. It was sold at auction in Arandú, Brazil.
The company Nelore HRO acquired the cow from the company Agropecuaria Casa Branca for the record price of $4.3 million.
The cow reached its astronomical price thanks to its high genetic quality.
The impact of this high price will also be felt in the global Nelore breed cattle market, increasing its recognition and prestige internationally.
Nelore cows are known for having bright white fur and a large hump on their shoulders.
Nelore cows have a special ability to withstand high temperatures due to their loose skin and the presence of larger and more abundant sweat glands than other European breeds, according to Newsweek.
This breed is native to India and is named after the Indian district of Nellore in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Nelore cows are now one of the most important breeds in Brazil because they are hardy and can survive and grow on low-quality pasture thanks to their efficient metabolism.
Nelore cows also have a high reproductive capacity, as females have wider pelvic openings and larger birth canals.
Additionally, hatchlings require little human intervention to successfully grow and develop into adulthood.
Nelore cows are able to resist various parasitic infections due to their thick skin, which makes it difficult for blood-sucking insects to affect them.
Its high price is the result of these favorable characteristics.
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