The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy of the Nation reports that, given the advance of river floods linked to the El Niño phenomenon, the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) facilitated the procedures for the relocation of animals from areas affected by hydrological contingencies and reiterates to producers the importance of adopting preventive measures to protect the health and well-being of the herd.
According to the records of the national sanitary agency, since August, 147,500 bovines and buffaloes have been evacuated from flooded regions in the provinces of Corrientes, Chaco, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe, and the island zone of Buenos Aires.
The number of mobilized heads increased by 102% compared to the same period in 2025 and required 7,448 transfers, formalized with the issuance of the electronic Transit Document (DT-e). These figures correspond to a partial balance to date, although movements are expected to continue increasing as the situation evolves in each region.
In order to streamline the evacuation and the procedures associated with the relocation of animals, SENASA facilitated producers, among other administrative procedures, the issuance of the DT-e and the registration of producers in the National Sanitary Registry of Agricultural Producers (RENSPA), so that they can respond to the operational and logistical urgencies of the moment.
In addition, exceptional measures are foreseen for the fulfillment of sanitary movement requirements, which must be completed when the livestock arrives at the destination establishment.
Keys for livestock movement
Given this situation, it is important to remember some guidelines to facilitate the evacuation and management of animals during the emergency:
Anticipate where to shelter the animals. Identify high pastures or safe areas and stock up on food and drinking water.
Begin the relocation 24 to 48 hours before the water arrives. It is recommended to carry out the roundups in small groups to reduce stress.
Mark the animals with veterinary aerosol paint on their backs, to recognize them from a distance during the emergency.
If evacuation is not possible, open gates and internal fences. Animals will be able to move by themselves to higher ground.
