The global meat industry has experienced varied trends over the past year, including a 3.3% increase in meat prices within the European Union, led by a significant rise in pork prices. In contrast, Australia has seen a 58% surge in beef exports to the United States, coinciding with a decrease in US domestic beef production. São Paulo reported a nearly 10% fall in cattle prices, impacting the supply for slaughter, while Uruguay experienced a 17% decline in poultry slaughter in the first quarter. Meanwhile, Bolivia reached a record high in beef exports, totaling USD 200 million, thanks to joint efforts in the public and private sectors and successful disease control strategies.