The National Institute of Statistics (INE) report for the third quarter of 2022 reveals a decrease in meat production and benefit (slaughter for human consumption) in bovine cattle and pigs, by 5.6% and 3.9% respectively. However, there was an increase in these activities in sheep, with a 16.0% rise in benefited cattle and a 15.1% increase in meat production. The quarter also saw a slight increase in the number of broilers benefited, but a decrease in production. Cattle, pig, and sheep auctions experienced varied results, with cattle auctions seeing a decline of 15.7%.