Cattle; live, pure-bred breeding animals

HS code 010221 covers the trade of live, pure-bred breeding cattle. This industry is a crucial component of the global livestock sector, providing high-quality breeding stock to support the production of beef, dairy, and other cattle-derived products. Pure-bred breeding cattle are in high demand worldwide, as they are essential for maintaining and improving the genetic diversity and productivity of national cattle herds.

The production of pure-bred breeding cattle involves selective breeding, herd management, and rigorous quality control. Breeders carefully select parent animals with desirable traits, such as high milk yield, rapid growth, or disease resistance, and use advanced reproductive technologies like artificial insemination to produce offspring with these characteristics. Herd health, nutrition, and environmental conditions are closely monitored to ensure the optimal development and well-being of the animals.

The key inputs for the pure-bred breeding cattle industry include high-quality breeding stock, specialized feed and supplements, veterinary services, and advanced breeding technologies. Breeders also require access to land, facilities, and equipment to house, feed, and care for their herds. Skilled labor, such as animal scientists, veterinarians, and herdsmen, is essential for the successful operation of this industry.

The primary output of HS code 010221 is live, pure-bred breeding cattle, which are then sold to other livestock producers, 010111 Bovine animals; pure-bred breeding animals, or 010119 Bovine animals; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals. These breeding animals are used to improve the genetic makeup and productivity of national cattle herds, contributing to the overall supply of beef, dairy, and other cattle-derived products.