Brazilian livestock is increasingly modernizing, and one of the main factors of this change has been the increase in the use of bioinputs.In this article you will discover how bioinputs are important for Brazilian livestock, what advantages they bring to the sector and how they can contribute to the sustainable development of Brazilian agribusiness.
Introduction
In Brazil, livestock is one of the main economic activities.In order to ensure the productivity of the herds, farmers invest in a set of inputs, including the so-called bioinputs.
Bioinputs are organic substances that, when applied to soil or vegetation, promote the growth and improvement of the quality of food offered to animals. They can be used as fertilizer, fertilizer or agricultural pesticide.
Although they are considered alternatives to synthetic substances produced industrially, bioinputs have some advantages over these products. They are less polluting, because their decomposition in the environment is faster; provide greater savings for producers, because they are cheaper; and also help in the preservation of soils, because they contain nutrients necessary for their fertility.
Thus, bioinputs are an interesting alternative for those who want to produce food in a sustainable way. In this article, we will address the main types of bioinputs used in Brazilian livestock and their advantages for the environment and the economy.
What are biological inputs?
Biological inputs are products that contain living microorganisms or particles of microorganisms that are used to improve or maintain the health of plants and animals. They are industrially produced and marketed in the form of powders, liquids or granules. Biological inputs may contain bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae and other microbial organisms.
The main biological inputs used in Brazilian livestock
Brazilian livestock is an economic activity that involves the creation of animals for the production of meat, milk and other products. Intensive livestock uses biological inputs, such as food, to increase the productivity of herds. The main biological inputs used in Brazilian livestock are:
- Feeding: the animals of the Brazilian livestock are fed mainly with grains (corn and soybeans), forages (elephant grass, gourd grass and pasture) and bran (soybean meal). Vitamin and mineral supplements are also used.
Medicines: animals from Brazilian livestock are treated with antibiotics, vaccines and other medicines to prevent or treat diseases.
Brazilian livestock are artificially reproduced using artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer techniques.
Hygiene: cleaning products such as detergents, disinfectants and other chemicals are used to keep the animal environment healthy.
The advantages of using biological inputs
Brazilian livestock is constantly evolving and, with this, the market for biological inputs for this activity has also grown considerably. Rural producers have increasingly adhered to the use of bio-inputs, as this type of product offers numerous advantages. Below, we list some of them:
1. Bioinputs are more efficient in animal nutrition;
2. the costs of using bioinputs are lower when compared to other types of inputs;
3. Animals fed bioinputs perform better;
4. the use of bioinputs contributes to the reduction of environmental pollution;
5. Bioinputs are 100% natural and contain no chemical residues.
Disadvantages of using biological inputs
Despite all the benefits that bioinputs can bring to livestock, they still have some disadvantages. One of the main is their cost, which may be higher than that of conventional inputs. In addition, there are still few suppliers in the Brazilian market, which can hinder the acquisition of these products. Another problem is that, as bioinputs are derived from natural sources, they can suffer variations in quality and availability throughout the year. Finally, it is important to note that bioinputs are not a product regulated by the government, which makes it more difficult for rural producers to acquire them and use them in the correct way.
Conclusion
Brazilian livestock is growing at a rapid rate and is already responsible for a quarter of the country's food production.With the increase in demand for beef, producers are looking for alternatives to increase the productivity of livestock.
Bioinputs are one of these alternatives and have been shown to be increasingly efficient in Brazilian livestock.They are organic substances that improve the performance of animals, such as soybean meal, which is used as an additive in feed.
In addition, bioinputs also help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from livestock activity.A recent study showed that the use of bioinputs in livestock can reduce GHG emissions by up to 20%.
With all these benefits, it is no surprise that bioinputs are becoming increasingly popular among Brazilian producers. Brazilian livestock can reap significant benefits by using these organic substances to improve productivity and reduce GHG emissions.
