Análisis de oportunidad de negocio en mercados internacionales para el calostro de origen bovino colombiano

Abstract

In general terms, colostrum is the mammary secretion obtained during the first days once a female mammal gives birth. Although for many years it was considered an insignificant fluid or with properties similar to conventional milk, different studies have been focused on analyzing the properties and characteristics of these, finding unique benefits with application in health, sports and cosmetology. Taking into account the role of the dairy sector in Colombia, the current stagnation of the sector and the high production rates of bovine milk, this research was focused to identify potential destinations for the export of colostrum of Colombian bovine. The practices studied are due to the commercialization of these fluids without any manufacturing process, only conservation. In order to comply with the proposed objectives, the generalities of colostrums and their properties were initially studied. Once the behavior of import and export activities in some countries was analyzed, some generalities of import regulations were identified for the destinations that were considered potential. Finally, countries such as China, Canada, Australia and Brazil are candidates for Colombian colostrum, which today are mostly discarded.