Yesterday we visited the Centro Genetico de Litoral just outside of Resistencia. After a long, dusty drive, we finally arrived at the operation´s headquarters. Heather and I rode together with Juan and Patricia (members of the Resistencia Rotary Club) in his Mercedes as Eduardo, Emily and Lisa followed our immense cloud of dust. Although it was truly a beautiful setting, I couldn't really give you directions due to the lack of road signs and over-abundance of dirt roads. Nevertheless, it was a great vocational experience.
We were greeted by Dr. Manuel Garcia Sola and his daughter, Jimena (Director of Administration), who gave us a very informative tour of the facility. They currently have twenty-six, very impressive, bulls on site for semen collection. The focus of this operation is heavily concentrated around subtropical bovine genetics.
They have worked diligently to create strong genetic lines featuring cattle that are well acclimated to high temperatures and demonstrate elevated levels of parasite and disease resistence. They have integrated proven bloodlines from Austrailia, Brazil and Africa into their program, slowly and methodically over time.
I was amazed as to how similar marketing strategies and facility operations were to those in the US. They had state of the art collection equiment, DNA analysis material and semen containment systems.
This is their premiere bull - Capellan. He won Grand Champion Bull 2005 in Palermo, Buenos Aires - the equivalent to our Cow Palace Grand Nationals, Denver Stock Show, etc.
After a wonderful tour, they treated us to cold beverages and empanadas in the shade!
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