A cow worth ₹40 crore? Believe it! Viatina-19, an Indian-origin Nelore cow, has shattered records by selling for a jaw-dropping $4.82 million at an auction in Brazil, officially becoming the most expensive cattle in the world, as confirmed by Guinness World Records.
At 53 months old and weighing an impressive 1,101 kg—twice the average for its breed—Viatina-19 is not just about size. With her flawless muscle structure, striking white fur, and rare genetic lineage, she’s the epitome of excellence in cattle breeding.
But her value goes beyond price tags. She was crowned “Miss South America” at the Champion of the World competition in Texas, a global showdown often dubbed the Miss Universe for cattle.
The Nelore breed is prized for its adaptability to tropical climates and disease resistance, making Viatina-19’s embryos a hot commodity worldwide. Experts call her a “perfect cow,” with veterinarian Lorrany Martins praising her as the pinnacle of cattle breeding.
Brazil, the world’s largest breeder of Nelore cattle, owes much of its livestock success to India’s Zebu cattle, which form 80% of its cattle stock. Originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, the Nelore breed has flourished in Brazil since the 1800s.
With her record-smashing sale, Viatina-19 isn’t just rewriting cattle industry history—she’s setting a new gold standard for premium livestock worldwide.