Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa

What Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa does

Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa (ABCBRH) is the official national breed association for Holstein dairy cattle in Brazil, operating as a non-profit civil association (associação civil) registered under CNPJ 60.923.927/0001-25 and headquartered at the Parque de Exposições Dario Macedo in Castrolanda, Paraná. Founded in 1935 with the launch of the Brazilian Herd-Book, ABCBRH is the regulatory body responsible for official herd registration, pedigree certification, and breed improvement of Holstein cattle, which accounts for over 80% of milk produced in Brazil. The association serves a registered base of Holstein breeders, including 790 enrolled in the Official Milk Control program as of 2000 (covering 96,649 animals in production), with approximately 82% of breeders concentrated in São Paulo, Paraná, and Minas Gerais.

ABCBRH's core products include the SRG (Serviço de Registro Genealógico) herd-book service, the official Milk Control program, the National Genetic Evaluation conducted in partnership with Embrapa Gado de Leite, linear animal classification, and the Web+Leite cloud-based platform launched in April 2021 (which replaced a legacy Progress database and currently houses records for over 4 million animals). Distribution is executed through a network of 8 affiliated regional associations (filiadas) covering Santa Catarina, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Goiás, Paraná, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Pernambuco, supplemented by the Web+Leite self-serve portal and the annual Expohol exhibition circuit (the 48th edition moved approximately R$45 million with 180 participating companies).

ABCBRH generates revenue through emoluments (annual service fees for herd registration, milk control, animal classification, and genetic evaluation — detailed in the Tabela de Emolumentos) and transaction fees tied to exhibitions and judging activities (CBJP jury and classification fees per the 2026 fee schedule). GTM motion is sales-led via the 8 affiliated regional associations, combined with event-driven engagement through Expohol and Agroleite, and content marketing via the association's news/blog covering dairy nutrition, breed promotion, and breeder achievements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the billing cadence is annual.

Name

Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa

Legal name

Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa

Website

https://gadoholandes.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABCBRH is Brazil's official non-profit Holstein cattle breed association (founded 1935), providing pedigree registration, milk control, genetic evaluation, and the Web+Leite cloud platform to registered Brazilian dairy breeders through 8 affiliated regional associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Breed Association Services

NAICS

Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (11212)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEACAO

Dairy Farm Data, Monitoring & Precision Dairy Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Dairy Cattle Farming

SECONDARYAFAEACAD

Dairy Breeding & Genetics (AI, Embryo Transfer)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Dairy Cattle Farming

SECONDARYAFAAAIAH

Herd Management Software & Identification (RFID, EID, Data Platforms)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Livestock & Dairy Farm Equipment (Milking, Feeding, Monitoring)

Keywords

• Livestock breed association
• Herd registration services
• Dairy cattle genetics
• Milk recording control
• Animal pedigree certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Castrolanda

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Emolumentos e Taxas de Serviços: Revenue generated from service fees including herd registration, milk control certification, animal classification, and genetic evaluation services. Detailed in Tabela de Emolumentos document.
2. Taxas de Exposições e Eventos: Revenue from exhibition fees including those for the CBJP (Colégio Brasileiro de Jurados de Pista), including jury fees and classification fees as detailed in the Tabela de Taxas do C.B.J.P. 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABCBRH provides official herd registration (pedigree certification), official milk recording and control, animal linear classification, and national genetic evaluation services for Holstein cattle breeders in Brazil. It operates the Web+Leite cloud platform for real-time milk production monitoring and maintains a national exhibition circuit (Expohol). The association also publishes educational content about dairy products and serves as the official registry authority for the Holstein breed in Brazil.

Product overview

Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa (ABCBRH) operates as a breed association managing a comprehensive suite of services for Holstein cattle breeding in Brazil. The core product portfolio centers on Web+Leite, a cloud-based farm management platform that integrates with specialized consultation tools for bull and animal records, alongside official herd registration (SRG), milk recording control, linear classification, and national genetic evaluation services. The ecosystem enables dairy producers to monitor milk quality, access genetic data, register animals, and participate in breed improvement programs through a network of affiliated state associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web+Leite Cloud-based dairy farm management system for milk production control that enables real-time monitoring of milk quality and herd data within dairy properties, allowing producers to track and manage their dairy operations remotely.
• Consulta de Touros (Bull Consultation) Online consultation service providing registered breeders with access to bull genetic records and breeding information for Holstein cattle.
• Consulta de Animais (Animal Consultation) Online consultation service for querying registered animal records, including pedigrees, classifications, and production data for Holstein cattle.
• Controle Leiteiro (Official Milk Control) Official milk recording and testing service that tracks milk production, quality, and composition data for herd evaluation and genetic improvement of registered Holstein cattle.
• SRG - Serviço de Registro Genealógico (Herd Book Service) Pedigree registration service for Holstein cattle that maintains genealogical records, tracks animal lineages, and issues official registration certificates, offering comprehensive bull nationalization reports, breeding reports, and genetic evaluation criteria (CCPS).
• Classificação Linear (Linear Classification) Systematic evaluation service for classifying Holstein cows based on physical traits and conformation, assigning scores to assess breeding value and structural soundness.
• Avaliação Genética Nacional (National Genetic Evaluation) Genetic evaluation program conducted in partnership with Embrapa Gado de Leite to assess and identify superior animals for national genetic improvement, accessible via the CNPGl Embrapa platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Brazilian average dairy production increased from 7,251 kg to 8,047 kg per lactation (2x, 305 days) at adult age
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embrapa Gado de LeitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Embrapa Gado de Leite to develop the Projeto Genoma (Genome Project), aimed at identifying superior animals to develop national genetics. Also references collaboration on National Genetic Evaluation (Avaliação Genética Nacional) through the CNPGl Embrapa platform.
• RerumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner that assisted in the 2021 database migration from the legacy Progress system to the new cloud-based platform. Also contributed to the update of the classification and inspection mobile application for field technicians.
• Associação Paranaense de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa (APCBRH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary affiliated regional association and technology development partner. Led the development of the new cloud-based registration and milk control system with collaboration from ABCBRH and other affiliates. Address: Rua Professor Francisco Dranka, 608, Orleans, Curitiba (PR), CEP 81200-404.
• Associação Catarinense de Criadores de Bovinos (ACCB)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated regional association in Santa Catarina. Address: Rodovia Admar Gonzaga, 1486, Anexo Secretaria da Agricultura, Itacorubi, Florianópolis (SC), CEP 88034-000.
• Associação de Criadores e Produtores de Gado de Leite do Espírito SantominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated regional association in Espírito Santo. Address: Avenida Francisco Mardegan, 203, Aeroporto, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim (ES), CEP 29314-100.
• Associação dos Criadores de Gado Holandês de Minas Gerais (ACGHMG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated regional association in Minas Gerais. Address: Avenida Sete de Setembro, 623, Costa Carvalho, Juiz de Fora (MG), CEP 36070-000.
• Associação Goiana de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa (AGCBRH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated regional association in Goiás. Address: Rua 250, s/nº, Setor Nova Vila, Goiânia (GO), CEP 74653-200.
• Associação Paulista de Criadores de Bovinos da Raça Holandesa (SPGadoHolandês)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated regional association in São Paulo. Address: Rua Enxovia, 472, Sala 2706, Vila São Francisco (Zona Sul), São Paulo (SP), CEP 04711-030.
• Gadolando - Associação dos Criadores de Gado Holandês do Rio Grande do SulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated regional association in Rio Grande do Sul. Address: Rua Veríssimo Rosa, 320, Jardim Botânico, Porto Alegre (RS), CEP 90.610-280.
• Sociedade Nordestina dos Criadores (SNC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated regional association in Pernambuco serving the Northeast region. Address: Rua Costa Maia, 300, Cordeiro, Recife (PE), CEP 50711-360.
• Holstein Association USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Holstein breed association. International Marketing Director Carl Neil Kent visited the 48th Expohol and expressed admiration for the organization and quality of Brazilian Holstein cattle, noting some properties comparable to major US farms.
• CastrolandaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of Agroleite exhibition and venue partner for Expohol. Located in Castro, Paraná. The 48th Expohol was held during Agroleite, with Castrolanda celebrating 50 years of the Centro de Treinamento de Pecuaristas (CTP).
• Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for genetic research. Professor Dr. Victor Breno Pedrosa from the Department of Animal Science collaborated with APCBRH to present the Top 100 Genetic Summary of Paraná Cows.
• Select Sires do BrasilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership in artificial insemination and genetics sector. Éverson da Silva Nunes served as Commercial Director for 40+ years and was honored at Select Sires headquarters in Ohio, USA. ABCBRH expressed solidarity following his passing in 2021.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABS Global (Genus plc): A global leader in bovine genetics, artificial insemination, and reproductive technologies. Functionally comparable to ABCBRH's genetic evaluation and breeding services offering, but as a commercial global incumbent that supplies genetics across many breeds.
• CRV International: A global dairy and beef cattle genetics cooperative offering AI services, genetic evaluation, and herd management software. Overlaps with ABCBRH in the dairy genetics and herd data services space, but operates commercially across multiple breeds versus ABCBRH's non-profit Holstein-only mandate.
• Select Sires: A US farmer-owned cooperative providing bovine genetics, artificial insemination, and sire evaluation services. Already a direct international partner of ABCBRH (Select Sires do Brasil), making it a strategically adjacent incumbent with overlapping genetic evaluation and breeding services.
• World Holstein-Friesian Federation (WHFF): The international umbrella organization coordinating Holstein breed associations globally. Compares to ABCBRH as the broader incumbent that sets harmonization standards, conducts international genetic evaluations, and convenes national member associations including Holstein USA, Holstein Canada, and ABCBRH itself.

Direct peers

• Holstein Association USA: The US national Holstein breed association, providing pedigree registration, genetic evaluation, and classification for Holstein cattle. Direct functional mirror of ABCBRH's role in Brazil for the same breed, with similar product lines (registry, milk recording, classification, sire catalog).
• Holstein Canada: The Canadian national Holstein breed association, offering pedigree registration, milk recording, classification, and genetic evaluation services. Highly comparable to ABCBRH across product portfolio, business model, and breed specialization in a major dairy-producing country.
• American Jersey Cattle Association: US national breed association for Jersey cattle, providing registration, genetic evaluation, and milk recording services. A pure-play dairy cattle breed association comparable to ABCBRH in services and operating model, although for a competing breed.

Others

• Interbull Centre: The international body for dairy cattle genetic evaluation harmonization across countries. Comparable ecosystem player to ABCBRH on the genetic evaluation axis; indirectly supports ABCBRH's ability to offer internationally benchmarked genetics to Brazilian Holstein breeders.
• Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB): US-based entity that runs the national genetic evaluation system for US dairy cattle. Functionally comparable to ABCBRH's partnership with Embrapa Gado de Leite for the National Genetic Evaluation, operating as the peer evaluation infrastructure behind the US Holstein genetic database.

Regional players

• Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Girolando: Brazilian association for the Girolando composite breed, a direct competitor association competing for the same Brazilian dairy breeder audience as ABCBRH. Provides analogous pedigree and breed improvement services for a competing breed that captures significant share in Brazilian milk production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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