Belize exports 406 head of cattle to Mexico; second shipment for 2023

Published by BBNTEAM at January 24, 2023

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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2023. 1:49 pm CST.

Photo Credit: Larry Waight – BBN

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Livestock farmers in Northern Belize today exported 406 head of cattle weighing 241,626 lbs of live beef to the Su-Karne company in Mexico.

“This is the second export of beef cattle recorded for the year 2023 and we remain committed going for more exports,” said Belarmino Esquivel, MAFSE’s Principal Agriculture Officer and National Livestock Coordinator.

“The export of 406 head of cattle to Mexico will generate approximately BZ $520,000.00 to the Belizean cattle Industry subsector economy. Congratulations to all involved in this great initiative and we going for more cattle export.”

So far this year, Belize has exported 566 head of cattle to Mexico valued at approximately BZ $750,000.

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