Irish factories begin kills of cattle for export to China

Agriland can confirm that at least two Irish beef factory chains have started processing cattle that are eligible for export to China. These beef kills took place today (Friday, January 27) at a number of outlets across the country and half-day kills of suitable cattle took place at other outlets earlier this week. Beef processors have told Agriland that when the announcement of the market reopening was first made in January of this year, their confidence in exporting any significant volumes of beef to the Asian country was “initially low”. However, processors have said that this confidence has “grown significantly” over the past number of days as deals are being struck and orders are being placed by customers in China for Irish beef. Advertisement For beef to be eligible for the Chinese market, there are a number of strict protocols that must be adhered to. Pricing Processors have said that while deals have been struck with Chinese customers for Irish beef, volumes are ...