UK Cattle Slaughterings Fall

UK - UK prime cattle slaughterings were eight per cent lower than in May 2011 at 156,000 head, according to the latest UK slaughter statistics from Defra.
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Beef and veal production was 69,000 tonnes, six per cent lower than in May 2011.

UK clean sheep slaughterings were five per cent higher than in May 2011 at 757,000 head.

Mutton and lamb production was 18,000 tonnes, six per cent higher than in May 2011.

UK clean pig slaughterings were six per cent higher than in May 2011 at 753,000 head.

Pig meat production was 62,000 tonnes, six per cent higher than in May 2011.

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