The World’s Most Expensive Cow Fetches Over 5.6 Billion Won at Auction
By Jeon Min-joon | July 2, 2023 | 17:23
Arandou, Brazil – In a historic auction held on Tuesday, a four-and-a-half-year-old Nelore cow named Viatina-19 Mara Imobais has claimed the title of the world’s most expensive cow. The prestigious bovine was sold for a staggering value of more than 5.6 billion won.
This remarkable animal had previously garnered attention when half of its ownership was auctioned in 2022 for an impressive sum of approximately $800,000, the highest price recorded at the time. Neror HRO, renowned for their breed of cattle distinguished by their striking bright white coat and prominent hump on their shoulders, acquired a 33% stake in this prized cow.
Hailing from India and named after Nellore in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the Nelore breed has become a significant presence in Brazil due to their ability to thrive on low-quality feed, thanks to their efficient metabolism. As a result, Neror semen commands a high price, accounting for 65% of Brazil’s total artificial insemination market for cattle semen.
Oklahoma State University describes Nelore cattle as having loose, scaly skin and being twice the size of many European breeds. Their 30% more sweat glands make them naturally resistant to hot temperatures.
In a testament to the breed’s desirability and value, sperm from the most elite bulls can fetch a staggering $5,000 for a mere 0.55 ml, as reported by The Guardian in 2018. The Nelore breed’s adaptability and robustness have made their genetic material highly sought after.
With Viatina-19 Mara Imobais setting a new record, the world witnesses the immense commercial potential that exists within the bovine industry. This auction not only highlights the prestige of the Nelore breed but also serves as a reminder of the increasing significance of quality genetics in the livestock sector.
As the global demand for premium cattle continues to rise, the high price achieved for this exceptional cow reflects the growing appreciation for superior genetic traits and the potential for greater profits in the future.
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Reporter Jeon Min-joon | 2023.07.02 17:23
The price of the world’s most expensive cow was found to be more than 5.6 billion won./Graphic = Image Today
A four-and-a-half-year-old Nelore cow named Viatina-19 Mara Imobais has become the most expensive cow in the world at an auction held in Arandou, Brazil, on Tuesday.
The value of the cow sold on that day equates to 4.3 million dollars when converted to the total value of the cow. Half ownership of the cow was sold in 2022 for approximately $800,000. This was the highest price at the time of 2022. Neror HRO bought a 33% stake in this cow. The Neror cattle are a breed characterized by their bright white coat with a prominent bulbous hump on their shoulders.
They have loose, scaly skin and are twice the size of many European breeds, according to Oklahoma State University. Thanks to 30% more sweat glands, they are naturally more resistant to hot temperatures.
The breed originated in India and was named after Nellore in the state of Andhra Pradesh. At the moment this cow is one of the most important breeds in Brazil. This is due to their ability to thrive on low quality feed due to their efficient metabolism.
Because of this, Neror semen is traded at a high price. In Brazil, Neror’s bovine semen sales account for 65% of the total artificial insemination market for cattle semen. According to a Guardian report in 2018, sperm from the most valuable elite bulls was $5,000 per 0.55 ml.
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