In July, Iran's production of red meat, including beef and veal, lamb, mutton, goat meat, and other livestock, was reported to be 31,952 tons by the Statistical Center of Iran. However, there was a 28% decrease in red meat supply compared to the same month the previous year. Despite being one of the top consumers of red meat in the West Asia region, Iran's consumption per person is lower due to the Islamic law prohibition of pork. Imported red meat, mainly from Brazil, undergoes strict religious supervision.