Cattle slaughter may slow down throughout the year, but supply remains high

Published 2024년 3월 14일

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The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) has reported a significant increase in animal slaughters in Brazil in 2023. The slaughter of cattle increased by 1.3% to 34.06 million heads, marking the second largest volume in history. Chicken slaughters also increased by 2.8% to a record 6.28 billion heads, and pig slaughters reached a record 57.17 million heads, up 1.3% from the previous year. However, experts predict that this pace of increase is unlikely to be maintained throughout the year.

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The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released data revealing significant growth in the slaughter of cattle, pigs and poultry in Brazil during the year 2023. According to the numbers, the slaughter of cattle reached the mark of 34.06 million heads, an increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year, representing the second largest volume in history. Check out hot information about agriculture, livestock, economy and weather forecast in the palm of your hand: follow Canal Rural on WhatsApp! Chicken slaughters also registered a record, totaling 6.28 billion heads, which represents an increase of 2.8% compared to 2022. Likewise, pig slaughters reached a record number, totaling 57.17 million of heads, an increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year. According to market consultant and director of HN Agro, Hyberville Neto, the numbers reflect an increase in the supply of cattle, mainly due to the increase in the slaughter of females. This increase, in turn, is the ...

Source: CanalRural