Cattle CPF: learn about geospatial technology that tracks cattle without deforestation

A new Chip ox tracking system It is used by Amazon farmers to identify deforestation-free meat. As explained by g1 This Tuesday (23), the initiative is the result of an agreement between the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) and the slaughterhouses in the region.

Developed by geotechnology company Niceplanet and certification body SBcert The traceability project with geospatial technology has already been adopted in about 150 slaughterhouses and farmsThis includes ear chips and tags that identify where each animal came from.

Also called “cPF do ox”, the program allows the breeder to enter cattle data such as: date of birth, weight and farm where the animal was born In the SMGeo Indirect system. Each chip/tag has a number registered in the Brazilian Cattle and Buffalo Individual Identification System (Sisbov) of the Ministry of Agriculture.

The buyer can also check the environment, land and business status of the creator when entering SMGeo Indireto, as these information depends on the number of each oxIf there are no blockades indicating that the farm is in an area free of deforestation, sales proceed normally.

How much does the system cost?

Initiative Ox tracking with geospatial technology The ones mentioned in the report are based on the use of chips/tags, which cost R$7 per animal, certification, which costs R$13 per ox, and the use of electronic wands to read the data, which has an estimated price of R$5,000. Chutes or logs are also needed.

These structures help to hold animals during the application of accessories and can cost between R$ 20,000 and R$ 100,000. The solution mainly serves farmers with large livestock, but There are also simpler and cheaper alternatives for small producers.such as traceability through earrings and tattoos.

Such systems are essential for companies selling meat to European Union countries. Buying products from deforested areas will be banned from 2025China is expected to take similar action after creating rules for the sector in 2021 that have not yet come into force.