Livestock quarterly in Brazil: Slaughter of cattle, pigs and chickens grows in the 3rd quarter of 2022

Published 2022년 12월 7일

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The article reports a significant increase in the slaughter of cattle, hogs, and chickens in Brazil during the 3rd quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 and the previous quarter. Cattle slaughter saw an 11.9% increase, pigs by 5.0%, and chickens by 0.9%. The quarter recorded the highest pigs slaughter results in its historical series, which began in 1997. Additionally, the quarter also witnessed a decrease in milk acquisition by 1.7% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021 but an 11.1% increase from the previous quarter. Leather purchases by tanneries also increased by 6.7% from the 3rd quarter of 2021. Furthermore, chicken egg production reached a new high, surpassing 1 billion dozen for the fifth time since 1987.

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In the 3rd quarter of 2022, the slaughter of cattle increased by 11.9%, that of hogs grew by 5.0% and that of chickens increased by 0.9% compared to the same period of 2021. In comparison with the 2nd quarter of 2022, slaughter of cattle had an increase of 6.3%, that of pigs grew 2.4% and that of chickens rose 3.1%. With regard to pigs, the best slaughter results were recorded for the months of July, August and September (14.45 million head), reaching the highest quarterly level in the historical series, which began in 1997. The acquisition of milk was 6.10 billion liters, down 1.7% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021 and up 11.1% compared to the immediately previous quarter. The acquisition of leather pieces by tanneries rose 6.7% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021, increasing 6.6% compared to the immediately previous quarter, adding up to 7.99 million whole pieces of rawhide. 1.02 billion dozens of chicken eggs were produced in the 3rd quarter of this year, surpassing by 857 ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio