In the second quarter of 2024, Uruguay experienced a notable increase in agricultural production. Bovine meat production rose by 9.6% year-on-year, reaching 51,292 tons. The country processed 198,592 cattle, marking an 8.3% increase, and saw a 3.7% rise in pig production to 147,626 tons. However, sheep production decreased by 31.3% to 1,997 tons. Broiler production surged by 11.0% to 173,392 tons, while turkey production declined by 4.5% to 16,440 tons. Cattle, pig, and sheep head trading also saw increases and decreases with the exception of sheep, which experienced a 6.9% decrease in head auctions at fairs. You can find more detailed statistics on the official National Institute of Statistics website.