The number of cattle in Turkey decreased by 2.6 percent

Published 2024년 3월 4일

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According to data from TUIK, there has been a significant decrease in the number of various livestock including cattle, buffalos, small ruminants, sheep, and goats compared to the previous year. The number of cattle decreased by 2.6 percent, buffalos by 5.9 percent, small ruminants by 6.9 percent, sheep by 5.9 percent, and goats by 11.0 percent. Honey production also saw a decrease of 2.9 percent. However, there was an increase in the production of fresh silk cocoons by 14.1 percent.

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According to TUIK data, the number of cattle decreased by 2.6 percent compared to the previous year and reached 16 million 583 thousand head. In the cattle category, the number of cattle decreased by 2.6 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 16 million 421 thousand heads, and the number of buffalos decreased by 5.9 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 161 thousand 749 heads. The number of small ruminants decreased by 6.9 percent compared to the previous year and reached 52 million 363 thousand head. In the small livestock category, the number of sheep decreased by 5.9 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 42 million 60 thousand heads, and the number of goats decreased by 11.0 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 10 million 303 thousand heads. Fresh silk cocoon production increased, honey production decreased Honey production decreased by 2.9 ...

Source: Iha