BBU, FAGANIC Nicaragua Beefmaster Project

About three years ago, in coordination with the Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) International Committee, BBU donated 1,200 straws of semen to Nicaragua with the help of FAGANIC (Federation of Livestock Associations of Nicaragua), which is similar to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in the United States.

On Friday, December 13 there was a press conference held to discuss the results from the partnership. According to Lorenzo Lasater, BBU International Committee Co-Chairman, the results have been excellent with the first-cross Beefmasters who are showing a lot more growth and muscling. Most of the herds in Nicaragua are “dual purpose”, which means that the Nicaraguan farmers and ranchers use their cattle for milk and to raise calves.

“The traits we are promoting is more growth, better carcass traits, reasonable milk (better than Brahman when crossed with Holstein or Brown Suisse) and excellent brood cows,” said Lasater.

To learn more about the partnership and its results watch the video provided below via our YouTube channel. Note: the video is presented in Spanish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEoVQ4aMupM