Goiás confirms its leading role in the Nelore Quality Circuit

The Brazilian Nelore Breeders Association (ACNB) held another stage of the Nelore Quality Circuit in Senador Canedo, Goiás, on September 19. At Friboi's headquarters, 1,054 animals were evaluated, all finished in confinement, and registered by 12 ranchers. The initiative was the result of a collaboration between ACNB, the Goiás Nelore Association (AGN), Matsuda Sementes e Nutrição Animal, and the meatpacking plant.

Of the total animals evaluated, 1,088 were uncastrated males, of which 92% had up to two permanent incisor teeth, indicating an age of less than 2 years. Among the males, 67% had milk teeth (approximately 20 months) and 57% had medium fat coverage. The average weight was 23 arrobas.

Among the females, 46 animals were evaluated, of which 100% had baby teeth (20 months) and medium to uniform fat coverage, with an average weight of 19.5 arrobas. "The 2025 Nelore Quality Circuit stage held in Senador Canedo was a true success. We are very proud of the results achieved, which demonstrate the excellent quality of the 1,054 animals evaluated—the result of the dedicated work of Nelore breeders in the region. We expect that future stages will maintain this high level of quality and performance," emphasizes ACNB Executive Manager André Locateli.

Best lots of male carcasses

Among the best lots of male carcasses, the gold medal award was won by Agroparanã, from Eldorado Farm (Iaciara/GO). The silver medal went to Reunidas Baumgart Farm (Rio Verde/GO), while the bronze medal was awarded to Evaldo Vicentini, from Brasília Farm (Jussara/GO).

Best batch of female carcasses

Fazenda Reunidas Baumgart also won the gold medal for the best batch of female carcasses.

Nelore Quality Circuit       

Organized by the Brazilian Nelore Breeders Association (ACNB), the Nelore Quality Circuit strengthens and promotes Nelore genetics, contributing to the breed's development and its positioning as a producer of quality beef. The initiative evaluates the results obtained by producers, each based on their own circumstances and production system.

Held in Brazil since 1999, the Circuit is supported by Friboi, Frisa, Cooperfrigu, Fribal, Masterboi, and Matsuda Sementes e Nutrição Animal. In Bolivia, the initiative is supported by the local meatpacking plant Fridosa and is organized in conjunction with Asocebu. In Paraguay, the Paraguayan Association of Nelore Breeders is organized, with support from Minerva Foods. The Nelore Quality Circuit is the largest beef carcass evaluation competition in the world.