The article reports on the first 10 months of 2022, which saw a 3.5% increase in animal slaughter compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling 11.1 million cattle. This increase was primarily driven by a rise in the slaughter of female cattle with 8 teeth or more. However, there was a 7.8% decrease in industry figures between September and October. Meat production from January to October reached 2.58 million tons, with year-on-year growth in beef, bull, and steer/young bull categories. Despite this, the industry faced challenges such as reduced profitability, with some establishments suspending activities or reducing work pace due to the impact of lower prices in key markets like China and the European Union.