In the first quarter of 2024, bovine meat production saw a 3.7% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, reaching 48,737 tons. The number of cattle processed for human consumption also increased by 4.4% compared to the previous year, with a total of 188,737 heads. Pig meat production experienced a slight decrease of 0.2%, while sheep meat production saw a decrease of 6.8%. Broiler production decreased by 1.4% compared to the previous year, and turkey production increased by 7.4%. Cattle, pig, and sheep heads traded at fairs also saw increases, while there was a decrease in heads traded for pigs and sheep compared to the previous quarter.