Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou imports 710 pregnant cows from Brazil to revolutionise its livestock farming
As part of a national strategy to modernize its livestock sectors, Burkina Faso will import 710 pregnant cows from Brazil. This large-scale operation, announced on January 24 by the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to significantly strengthen the national herd and improve productivity in the dairy and meat sectors.
This acquisition is part of a technical partnership established in June 2025 between the Center for the Promotion of Poultry and Multiplication of High-Performance Animals (CPAMAP) and the Daniel Franco Institute of Brazil (IDF).
Brazilian expertise in animal selection and sustainable livestock farming is being leveraged to accelerate the genetic improvement of Burkina Faso’s cattle.
The importation of pregnant cows represents a strategic approach to quickly obtain offspring from genetically superior stock.
This method considerably accelerates national herd improvement programs compared to traditional breeding techniques.
This initiative supports the government’s policy of food self-sufficiency and the development of agricultural value chains.
By modernizing its livestock sector, Burkina Faso reduces its dependence on imports of dairy and meat products while creating economic opportunities for national breeders.
This South-South collaboration illustrates the commitment of Burkina Faso to drawing on relevant international expertise to transform its agricultural sector. It positions the country as a dynamic actor in the modernization of livestock farming in West Africa.
Cédric KABORE
