associacao brasileira dos criadores

What associacao brasileira dos criadores does

Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Zebu (ABCZ) is a Brazilian non-profit civil association, founded in 1919 as the Herd Book da Raça Zebu in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, and renamed ABCZ in 1967. It is the only entity authorized by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) to execute the genealogical registration of all Zebu breeds in Brazil — Zebu breeds and their crosses represent over 80% of the national bovine herd. ABCZ serves more than 25,000 member breeders across all Zebu breeds (Nelore, Gir, Guzerá, Brahman, Sindi, Tabapuã, and others), supported by a network of more than 20 regional technical offices (ETRs) that conduct roughly 13,000 on-site member visits per year. The association was the first Brazilian livestock entity to earn ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications (2011).

The core technology platform is the PMGZ (Programa de Melhoramento Genético de Zebuínos) genetic evaluation system, which has integrated more than 18.2 million animals across three zootechnical tests (CDP, PGP, and Milk Control) and added 339,949 new animals in 2024 alone. Genomic evaluation has been extended to Nelore, Tabapuã, Guzerá Corte, Gir Leiteiro, and Brahman (launching August 2026), with 700,000 genotypes analyzed as of 2026 and a stated goal of 1 million genotypes and full Zebu coverage by 2028. Supporting infrastructure includes the proprietary PRODUZ herd management software (with a PRODUZ Fácil mobile companion), a public animal query portal, the PNAT young-bull evaluation program, the Pró-Genética state-government partnership, and the Integra Zebu sustainable pasture recovery initiative. ABCZ also operates computer-vision tools (real-time ultrasound carcass evaluation, and a nasal-mirror biometric identification prototype under validation at the Experimental Farm).

ABCZ's business model combines membership dues, transaction fees for genealogical registrations and DNA laboratory testing, recurring fees for genetic evaluations and PRODUZ software subscriptions (with up to 50% member discounts), event-driven revenue from three flagship fairs (ExpoZebu since 1935 with 200,000+ visitors annually, ExpoGenética, ExpoLeite) — including auctions, judging competitions, and technical courses — plus venue rentals at the 34-pavilion Parque Fernando Costa. Distribution is dominated by the ETR field-sales network complemented by the events and the online PRODUZ platform. Customers fall into three primary segments: purebred Zebu breeders, commercial cattle producers via PMGZ Comercial, and institutional/policy partners (MAPA, Embrapa, EPAMIG, Emater, state governments, universities).

Name

associacao brasileira dos criadores

Legal name

Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Zebu

Website

https://abcz.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Zebu (ABCZ) is a Brazilian non-profit association authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture to execute the genealogical registration of all Zebu breeds in Brazil, serving over 25,000 cattle breeders with the PMGZ genetic evaluation program, PRODUZ herd management software, and flagship events such as ExpoZebu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Genetic Improvement Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEAJAC

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Breeding & Genetics Services

Keywords

• Livestock genetic services
• Cattle breed registration
• Zebu genetic evaluation
• Herd management software
• Livestock certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Uberaba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Genealogical Registration Fees: ABCZ charges fees for animal registration services including birth notifications, transfers, and definitive genealogical registrations (RGD), with discounts of up to 50% for members.
2. Emoluments and Service Fees: Fees charged for various services including zootechnical certificates, DNA laboratory testing, and official auction formalization. Published fee tables available for download.
3. Genetic Evaluation Fees: Fees for zootechnical tests (CDP, PGP, CL), genetic evaluations, and breeding soundness examinations conducted under the PMGZ program.
4. PRODUZ Software Subscription: Annual subscription fees for the PRODUZ herd management software, offered with special promotional pricing during events such as ExpoGenética.
5. Membership Dues: Annual association dues from over 22,000 members, with associated benefits including discounts on services and subscription to the ABCZ Magazine.
6. Event and Venue Rental: Revenue from hosting events at the Fernando Costa Park facilities, including the Centro de Eventos Rômulo Kardec de Camargos (capacity 1,000) and Tatersal Rubico Carvalho (capacity 600).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ABCZ is a non-profit breeders association that operates the official genealogical registry for all Zebu cattle breeds in Brazil and runs the PMGZ genetic improvement program, the world's largest Zebu database with 12 million+ registered animals and 18.2 million+ evaluated animals. It provides herd management software (PRODUZ), zootechnical testing (CDP, PGP, dairy control), genomic evaluation services, and organizes flagship events (ExpoZebu, ExpoGenética, ExpoLeite) for cattle breeders.

Product overview

ABCZ operates as a multi-product platform organization offering genealogical registration, genetic improvement, and event services for all zebu breeds in Brazil. The core product is the PMGZ (Programa de Melhoramento Genético de Zebuínos), a genetic evaluation system that encompasses three zoo-technical tests — CDP (Controle do Desenvolvimento Ponderal), PGP (Prova de Ganho de Peso), and Controle Leiteiro — supported by genomic selection (genomic evaluations available for Nelore, Tabapuã, Guzerá Corte, Gir Leiteiro, and Brahman). The PMGZ is complemented by the PNAT (Programa Nacional de Avaliação de Touros Jovens) for selecting superior young bulls, and the Programa Carne de Qualidade for evaluating beef production systems. Supporting these programs are the PRODUZ livestock management software (with offline capability and a PRODUZ Fácil mobile companion app), the public animal query portal (Consulta Pública de Animais), the Pró-Genética program connecting buyers with registered bull producers, and the Integra Zebu sustainable pasture recovery initiative. ABCZ also organizes major annual events — ExpoZebu (since 1935), ExpoGenética, and ExpoLeite — and operates complementary programs including ABCZ TV (video content), ABCZ Revista (quarterly magazine), Museu do Zebu (heritage museum), ABCZ Jovem (youth committee), ABCZ Mulher (women's empowerment), and Zebu do Bem (social solidarity). The organization also provides venue rental services at Parque Fernando Costa. All programs are supported by a network of regional technical offices across Brazil and two ISO certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PMGZ: Programa de Melhoramento Genético de Zebuínos - genetic improvement program for Zebu cattle with over 18.2 million animals evaluated
• Pró-Genética
• PRODUZ
• PNAT
• Programa Carne de Qualidade
• ABCZ Jovem
• ABCZ Mulher

Products and services

• PMGZ - Genetic Improvement Program for Zebu Cattle ABCZ's flagship genetic improvement program covering all Zebu breeds through three zootechnical tests (CDP, PGP, Milk Control), genetic evaluations, and genomic selection, controlling approximately 3,400 herds with 18.2 million animals evaluated.
• PRODUZ Herd Management Software Livestock management software developed by ABCZ integrating directly with the central registry database, enabling data entry, electronic communications, weight imports, animal purchase records, and offline operation, with the PRODUZ Fácil mobile companion app.
• PNAT - National Young Bull Evaluation Program National program evaluating young bull candidates (18-25 months) through genetic evaluation, visual assessment, feed efficiency testing, and andrological exams, with semen distributed free to PMGZ collaborator herds to enhance genetic variability.
• Public Animal Registry Query Public online portal for querying registered Zebu animals by unique identification (RGN), definitive genealogical registration (RGD), breed, sex, category, or animal name.
• PMGZ Comercial Management program for commercial (unregistered) beef cattle herds providing tools to increase productivity, profitability, and reproductive performance of females.
• Programa Carne de Qualidade Program evaluating beef production systems using purebred Zebu males (Nelore, Brahman, Guzerá, Sindi, Tabapuã and crossbreeds) from raising through slaughter at the Experimental Farm.
• Integra Zebu Program for recovery of degraded pastures through Crop-Livestock Integration (ILP) and Crop-Livestock-Forest Integration (ILPF) systems, developed in partnership with MAPA, Embrapa, EPAMIG, Emater and other entities.
• Pró-Genética Program launched in 2006 by the Government of Minas Gerais and ABCZ to improve genetic quality of bovine herds by connecting buyers of commercial animals with registered bull producers at fairs and virtual auctions.
• ExpoZebu Annual Fair ABCZ's flagship annual agricultural fair held since 1935 at Parque Fernando Costa in Uberaba, attracting over 200,000 visitors annually with animal exhibitions, auctions, technical lectures, judging competitions, and milk contests.
• ExpoGenética Annual Fair Annual genetics fair organized by ABCZ showcasing the main genetic improvement programs in Brazil, with auctions, technical events, PNAT evaluation, and the launch of genomic evaluations.
• ExpoLeite Dairy Fair ABCZ-organized dairy-focused fair featuring dairy breed exhibitions, milking contests, auctions, and technical programming.
• Parque Fernando Costa Event Venue Rental Venue rental services at Parque Fernando Costa in Uberaba, with 34 pavilions plus event venues including Centro de Eventos Rômulo Kardec de Camargos (capacity 1,000) and Tatersal Rubico Carvalho (capacity 600).
• DNA Testing Laboratory Directory Directory of DNA laboratories accredited by ABCZ for parentage verification, genomic testing, and other genetic analyses supporting the genealogical registration service.
• Biometric Nasal Mirror Identification Biometric identification tool using nasal mirror photography of Zebu animals for unique lifetime animal identification, supporting traceability and herd management, currently in testing phase.
• Genomic Evaluation Services for Zebu Breeds Genomic evaluation services offering greater reliability and precision in genetic assessments, with 700,000 genotypes analyzed as of 2026 and a target of 1 million by 2028. Available for Nelore, Tabapuã, Guzerá Corte, Gir Leiteiro, and launching for Brahman in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 339,949 new animals integrated into PMGZ in 2024, surpassing 18.2 million total evaluated animals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAPA authorized ABCZ to execute the genealogical registry of all Zebu breeds in Brazil and collaborates on the Integra Zebu program for degraded pasture recovery through ILP and ILPF systems. ABCZ also collaborates with MAPA on the National Bovine Identification Program targeting full herd registration by 2032.
• EmbrapacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbrapa partnered with ABCZ on the Integra Zebu project for sustainable pasture recovery. Additionally, the PMGZ was created in partnership with Embrapa (1982-1986), and Embrapa researchers collaborate on the Programa Carne de Qualidade research team alongside ABCZ, EPAMIG, FAZU, UFV, UNICAMP, and USP.
• EPAMIG (Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária de Minas Gerais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPAMIG is a partner in the Integra Zebu program for sustainable pasture recovery and contributes to the Programa Carne de Qualidade multi-institutional research team.
• EmatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmater is a partner in the Integra Zebu project, supporting sustainable pasture recovery through ILP and ILPF systems in Minas Gerais.
• FAZU (Faculdades Associadas de Uberaba)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAZU, founded through ABCZ initiative and linked to the Ministry of Agriculture, is a key educational and research partner. Hosts PNAT testing facilities and provides technical support for ExpoGenética. ABCZ's founder Ernesto Geisel signed the decree establishing FAZU in 1975.
• UFV (Universidade Federal de Viçosa)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFV researchers participate in the multidisciplinary technical team of the Programa Carne de Qualidade, contributing expertise to sustainable beef production research.
• UNICAMP (Universidade Estadual de Campinas)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICAMP researchers are part of the Programa Carne de Qualidade technical team, supporting research on sustainable beef production using Zebu genetics.
• USP (Universidade de São Paulo)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSP contributes to ABCZ research through the CEPEA (Centro de Estudos Avançados em Economia Aplicada) at Esalq/USP, which partnered with ABCZ to demonstrate economic gains from investments in Zebu genetics using superior bulls.
• CEPEA/Esalq-USPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEPEA partnered with ABCZ to demonstrate economic gains from investments in Zebu genetics with the use of superior bulls, providing economic analysis backing for genetic improvement investments.
• Pró-Genética Partners (State Governments)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Pró-Genética program (launched 2006 in Minas Gerais) involves state government partnerships to improve genetic quality of cattle herds through access to high-quality bulls at affordable prices. Extended to Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Tocantins.
• Brazilian CattlemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrazilian Cattle, created by ABCZ in 2003, is a project for international dissemination of Brazilian Zebu genetics and livestock products. Serves as the international marketing arm for Brazilian Zebu genetics.
• SEBRAEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEBRAE supports ABCZ initiatives including ExpoGenética, providing small business development assistance for cattle producers.
• Emater-MGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmater-MG is a supporting partner of the 19th ExpoGenética and provides technical support for sustainable cattle production programs.
• UNIUBE (Universidade de Uberaba)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIUBE was created through a partnership between ABCZ, FIUBE, FUNDAGRI and FAZU in 1997, enabling the creation of the Veterinary Medicine course. UNIUBE co-founded the Museu do Zebu in 1983 and remains a key educational partner.
• Biblioteca Nacional (BN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiblioteca Nacional partnered with ABCZ through the Centro de Referência da Pecuária Brasileira - Zebu (CRPBZ), providing archival support for documentation on Brazilian livestock heritage.
• Arquivo Público do Estado de São Paulo (APESP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPESP partnered with ABCZ through CRPBZ, contributing archival expertise for the documentation of Brazilian livestock history and cultural heritage.
• Fundação Instituto Fernando Henrique Cardoso (IFHC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFHC partnered with ABCZ through CRPBZ, providing research and documentation support for the Centro de Referência da Pecuária Brasileira.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Brahman Breeders Association: U.S.-based breed registry for Brahman cattle (a Zebu-derived breed), operating a parallel breed-association model to ABCZ with genealogical registration, genetic evaluation programs, and member services. ABCZ serves all Zebu breeds in Brazil while ABBA focuses on the Brahman segment in the U.S.
• American Angus Association: The largest beef breed association in North America, operating genealogical registration, genetic evaluation (AAA's genomic program), and member services for Angus breeders — a structurally similar breed-association model to ABCZ's PMGZ and registry, though focused on a different breed.
• Holstein Association USA: U.S. dairy breed registry running pedigree recording, genetic evaluation, and classification services for Holstein cattle. Comparable to ABCZ's Gir Leiteiro dairy program and broader registry infrastructure, with similar non-profit breed-association economics.

Broad incumbents

• CRV International: Dutch cooperative offering cattle genetics, herd management software, and AI services globally. CRV is a broader incumbent in cattle improvement that overlaps with ABCZ's PRODUZ herd-management software and PMGZ genetic evaluation offerings.
• ABS Global: Global bovine genetics company providing AI sires, embryos, and genetic services. ABS is an established player in the cattle-genetics value chain that ABCZ partners with at ExpoGenética while competing on purebred Zebu evaluation.
• Neogen: Animal genomics and food safety testing company whose Igenity line provides DNA testing for cattle breeders. Neogen sponsors ExpoGenética and competes with PMGZ on genomic testing services used by Brazilian breeders.

Regional players

• Canadian Angus Association: Canadian beef breed association with registry, genetic evaluation, and member services analogous to ABCZ's structure. Operates in a different geography with overlapping breed-association economics but does not directly compete in Brazil.

Others

• Embrapa (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária): Brazilian public agricultural research corporation that co-developed PMGZ with ABCZ and remains a strategic research partner. While not a competitor, Embrapa shapes the Brazilian genetic-improvement ecosystem in which ABCZ operates and contributes to scientific direction.
• Sociedade Rural Brasileira (SRB): National federation of Brazilian rural associations. A peer ecosystem-level organization representing broader Brazilian livestock interests and interfacing with government on cross-cutting agricultural policy alongside ABCZ.

Emerging players

• Associação Brasileira dos Criadores de Canchim (ABCCAN): Brazilian breed association for the Canchim composite breed, operating a similar but smaller-scale genealogical registry and genetic evaluation model. Competes with ABCZ for relevance within the Brazilian beef-cattle ecosystem, particularly in crossbreeding programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@museudozebu
• Facebookfacebook.com/share/d3uyK7qtvAo2ma74/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Instagraminstagram.com/museudozebu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abcz-oficial

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

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