June 28, 2012

UK cattle slaughtering down by 8%

Prime cattle slaughterings for the UK have declined by 8%, compared to May 2011 at 156,000 head, according to recent statistics from Defra.

Beef and veal production was 69,000 tonnes, 6% lower than in May 2011.

UK clean sheep slaughterings were 5% higher than in May 2011 at 757,000 head.

Mutton and lamb production was 18,000 tonnes, 6% higher than in May 2011.

UK clean pig slaughterings were 6% higher than in May 2011 at 753,000 head.

Pig meat production was 62,000 tonnes, 6% higher than in May 2011.