Why are cattle raised in Bahia?

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Cattle are raised in many parts of the state of Bahia primarily for their meat, as well as for their leather and skins.1

Historically, cattle raising in the region was significantly stimulated during the 18th century, particularly in the semiarid interior, as the discovery of gold and gems in the Diamantina Upland attracted an increasing number of settlers to the area.1