A study from INTA Paraná estimates that moving livestock out of flood-threatened establishments on time could save about 9 million pesos. The estimate concerns the direct cost of extracting 500 animals from the rising Paraná River area. Researchers warn that delays in evacuation could add roughly that amount to the bill. The calculation focuses on extraction expenses rather than the wider damage caused by flooding. INTA’s researchers recommend starting removal operations before conditions become more difficult. They also advise designing a specific response for each establishment, based on its location and operational needs. Early planning could therefore reduce the immediate cost of the rescue effort.