POPULATION PARAMETERS OF EFFECTIVE HERDS IN CENTRAL-WEST SÃO PAULO

Abstract

The current scenario is driving food production around the world, and Brazil is assuming a significant role as a leader in global exports of animal protein such as chicken and cattle, and is ranked fourth in pork. This momentum is justified by the exponential population growth, which increases by 1,000 people every 7.5 minutes, currently reaching 8.25 million people worldwide. The state of São Paulo has the largest gross domestic product in the country, and the central-western region of São Paulo boasts herds, numbers, and significant participation in regional economic, social, and environmental development. Thus, the objective was to analyze the population parameters of the effective herds in the central-western region of São Paulo. To this end, the research adopted a qualitative and quantitative approach, exploratory in nature, and bibliographic profile, applying the decile separator for parameterization and identification of outstanding herds. The finding was that the region is in line with national production, with a poultry population of 7.1 million head, 785,000 cattle, and 84,000 pigs. The cities of Cafelândia, Bariri, and Itajú stood out in terms of effective herds and population, with seven, five, and four occurrences, respectively, followed by the cities of Bauru, Promissão, and Getulina, with three occurrences. The studies expose the greedy dynamics of capitalism, which need to be replaced and respect the principles of freedom, good practices, and quality control. The importance of implementing technological advances is highlighted not only for the evolution of herds, but also for environmental protection.