Análise econômica comparativa entre recria e terminaçãoem confinamento:Um estudo de caso na pecuária de corte

Abstract

Brazilian agribusiness is one of the main pillars of the national economy, with beef cattle production standing out for driving the GDP and beef export markets. Despite its relevance, the sector faces challenges related to economic instability and fluctuations in production costs. In this context, decisions between selling cattle at the end of the rearing phase or investing in feedlot finishing require technical and financial analyses that ensure greater profitability and security for the producer. The objective of this study was to economically analyze rearing-phase sales and feedlot finishing, comparing costs and productive performance based on real data from Fazenda Violeta and Boitel Jacarandá. This applied and quantitative study was based on production and financial records from 2020 to 2025, considering information from both the farm and the feedlot. The comparison between the two scenarios showed that selling during the rearing phase presented better economic performance, with higher final margins per animal, lower operational risk, and immediate liquidity. It is concluded that, under the evaluated conditions, selling the animals at the end of the rearing phase is the most advantageous option for the rural producer, reinforcing the importance of technical-financial management and strategic planning in beef cattle production.