New CSO figures show cattle slaughterings increase in Ireland

Published 2023년 3월 28일

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The Central Statistics Office in Ireland has reported a 2.1% increase in cattle slaughterings and a 4% increase in sheep slaughterings for the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2022. However, there was an 8% decrease in pig slaughterings during the same timeframe. Additionally, Bord Bia has noted that the number of prime cattle has tightened, with strong cow throughput helping to maintain the kill at 2022 levels. The live export trade is providing a significant alternative market for the Irish livestock sector, with trade starting 2023 strongly.

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The total number of cattle slaughtered in the first two months of the year increased by 2.1% compared to the same period last year, according to latest figures published by the Central Statistics Office today (Tuesday, March 28). Sheep slaughterings also rose by 4% between January and February when compared with the same period in 2022. However, the number of pigs slaughtered decreased by 8% in the first two months of the year compared to corresponding figures for 2022. Source: CSO Other data analysed by the CSO – based on slaughterings at both meat establishments approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and slaughterhouses and meat plants approved by Local Authorities – show that cattle slaughterings were down specifically in February of this year by 2% compared with February 2022 totals. Advertisement Mairead Griffin, statistician with the CSO said: “Cattle slaughterings decreased by 2% in February 2023 when compared with February 2022. “Over that ...

Source: AgriLand