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Agricultural cooperative will apply for federal funds for in vitro fertilization of cattle to increase beef production on the island

Procarne Coop submits a proposal to the federal government to increase meat production, which currently meets only 10% of local demand

May 23, 2024 - 5:40 PM

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The Department of Agriculture's intention with Procarne Coop is to be able to make funds available to subsidize farmers to purchase embryos and increase beef cattle production. (Alejandro Granadillo)

By Efraín Montalbán Ríos

Periodista de Negociosefrain.montalban@gfrmedia.com

The agricultural cooperative Procarne Coop is working on a proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to request around $25 million to help increase the production of embryos for in vitro fertilization of cattle destined, in turn, for meat production.