Comercialização de equinos vivos na mesorregião do Agreste paraibano.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to characterize the commercialization of live horses in the Brejo Paraibano Mesoregion. Questionnaires were applied in open markets and horse farms in the municipalities of Arara, Areia, Banana, Campina Grande, Lagoa Seca, Remigio and Solânea. The information collection period took place between August and October, totaling the application of 40 questionnaires, 23 in open markets and 17 in horse farms. In the free markets, it was observed that 95.65% of the interviewees made available a maximum of seven animals, of which there was a predominance of commercialization of females, as well as higher added value when compared to males. Animals acquired in free markets are acquired mainly for activities in the field (43.48%), walking (39.13%) and sports (17.39%). In the farms of the Mesorregião do Agreste Paraibano stands out the breeding of Quarter Horses representing 76.47% of the establishments visited, with the most salable animals between 6 to 12 months of life. The aggregated and commercialized values of the animals of these farms are higher, and the females also show higher profitability. It is concluded that the reality of the live horse market in free fairs and horse farms in Agreste Paraibano Mesoregion is different, however in this research, similar behaviors were found regarding the added value and commercialization of females.